How many car accidents occur in Douglas County each year?

Douglas County experiences approximately 14,223 car accidents annually, including 77 fatal crashes and 4,483 injury accidents.

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

The most common type of car accident in Douglas County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 6,047 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Douglas County?

Most car accidents in Douglas County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 2,763 crashes during this period.

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

After a car accident in Douglas 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 Douglas County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Douglas County. While most accidents (10,332) 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 Douglas County, Colorado

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Douglas County has 14,223 reported crashes, 4,483 injuries, and 77 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-24

Total Crashes

14,223

Injuries

4,483

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 24, 2026

Property Damage

S COLORADO BLVD & S UNIVERSITY BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 23, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Douglas County

Interstate 25

2414

crashes

6 fatalities

1145 injuries

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Parker Road

763

High-Crash Census Tracts in Douglas County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 145.06

2025 snapshot + all-time context

49.6 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

346

2025 Injuries

240

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

855

Population: 6,980
Density / sq. mi.: 90

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Census Tract

Census Tract 141.31

2025 snapshot + all-time context

41 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

251

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Douglas County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 24, 2026

14,223

Total Crashes

Fatalities

4,483

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 24, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	593	5	152	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	4,984	33	1,644	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	5,039	24	1,642	Rear-End Collision
2023	3,607	15	1,045	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash6,047 (42.5%)

Rear-End Collision3,956 (27.8%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)1,616 (11.4%)

Broadside (T-Bone)1,182 (8.3%)

Wildlife Collision537 (3.8%)

Parked Vehicle Collision408 (2.9%)

Rollover179 (1.3%)

Bicycle Crash80 (0.6%)

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

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Recent Crashes

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Douglas County

Interstate 25

Parker Road

High-Crash Census Tracts in Douglas County

Census Tract 145.06

Census Tract 141.31

Crash Statistics for Douglas County

Crash Totals by Year

Crashes by Type

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State Highway 83

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State Highway 470

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University Boulevard

Census Tract 140.11

Census Tract 139.04

Census Tract 145.03

Census Tract 141.23

Census Tract 139.12

Census Tract 140.07

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