How many car accidents occur in Arapahoe County each year?

Arapahoe County experiences approximately 26,238 car accidents annually, including 173 fatal crashes and 11,505 injury accidents.

What is the most common type of car accident in Arapahoe County?

The most common type of car accident in Arapahoe County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 11,152 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Arapahoe County?

Most car accidents in Arapahoe County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 5,745 crashes during this period.

What should I do after a car accident in Arapahoe County?

After a car accident in Arapahoe County, you should: 1) Ensure everyone's safety and call 911 if needed, 2) Exchange information with other drivers, 3) Document the scene with photos, 4) Report the accident to police, 5) Seek medical attention, 6) Contact your insurance company, and 7) Consider consulting with a personal injury attorney.

How do weather conditions affect accidents in Arapahoe County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Arapahoe County. While most accidents (20,070) occur in clear conditions, snow and icy conditions lead to approximately many accidents per year, often with more severe outcomes.

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Car Accidents in Arapahoe County, Colorado

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Arapahoe County has 26,238 reported crashes, 11,505 injuries, and 173 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-04-14

Total Crashes

26,238

Injuries

11,505

Fatalities

173

County Crash Rank

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Apr 14, 2026

Property Damage

EXPRESSWAY 470

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Apr 14, 2026

Possible Injury

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Arapahoe County

Interstate 225

1052

crashes

12 fatalities

508 injuries

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Parker Road

High-Crash Census Tracts in Arapahoe County

Census tracts show which smaller areas inside Arapahoe County carry the highest crash volume in the active CrashStory dataset.

Census Tract

Census Tract 9800

2025 snapshot + all-time context

3,980.4 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

203

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

630

Population: 51
Density / sq. mi.: 11

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Census Tract

Census Tract 60

2025 snapshot + all-time context

76.3 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

198

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Arapahoe County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2026

26,238

Total Crashes

173

Fatalities

11,505

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	1,781	2	719	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	8,301	55	3,838	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	8,772	69	3,967	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	7,584	47	3,021	Motor Vehicle Crash

Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for Arapahoe County.

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash11,152 (42.5%)

Rear-End Collision6,189 (23.6%)

Broadside (T-Bone)3,814 (14.5%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)2,665 (10.2%)

Parked Vehicle Collision1,234 (4.7%)

Pedestrian Crash433 (1.7%)

Bicycle Crash202 (0.8%)

Rollover191 (0.7%)

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Fatal Car Accidents in Arapahoe County â€” Statistics & Safety Data

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Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Arapahoe County

Interstate 225

Parker Road

High-Crash Census Tracts in Arapahoe County

Census Tract 9800

Census Tract 60

Crash Statistics for Arapahoe County

Crash Totals by Year

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Hampden Avenue

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