How many car accidents occur in El Paso County each year?

El Paso County experiences approximately 5,066 car accidents annually, including 40 fatal crashes and 2,530 injury accidents.

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

The most common type of car accident in El Paso County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 4,355 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in El Paso County?

Most car accidents in El Paso County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 266 crashes during this period.

What should I do after a car accident in El Paso County?

After a car accident in El Paso 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 El Paso County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in El Paso County. While most accidents (4,247) 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 El Paso County, Colorado

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El Paso County has 5,066 reported crashes, 2,530 injuries, and 40 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-02-24

Total Crashes

5,066

Injuries

2,530

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Feb 24, 2026

Property Damage

E CIMARRON ST & S TEJON ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 23, 2026

Possible Injury

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in El Paso County

Interstate 25

780

crashes

8 fatalities

360 injuries

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I-25

212

High-Crash Census Tracts in El Paso County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 45.01

2025 snapshot + all-time context

11.3 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

387

Population: 4,506
Density / sq. mi.: 860

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Census Tract

Census Tract 44.02

2025 snapshot + all-time context

4.9 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for El Paso County

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

5,066

Total Crashes

Fatalities

2,530

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

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

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	526	1	239	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	399	3	219	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	523	7	242	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	3,618	29	1,830	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash4,355 (86.0%)

Rear-End Collision330 (6.5%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)193 (3.8%)

Broadside (T-Bone)58 (1.1%)

Wildlife Collision50 (1.0%)

Rollover36 (0.7%)

Parked Vehicle Collision18 (0.4%)

Head-On Collision10 (0.2%)

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

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Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in El Paso County

Interstate 25

I-25

High-Crash Census Tracts in El Paso County

Census Tract 45.01

Census Tract 44.02

Crash Statistics for El Paso County

Crash Totals by Year

Crashes by Type

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Academy Boulevard

US Highway 24

N ACADEMY BLVD

HWY 24

Powers Boulevard

N POWERS BLVD

Marksheffel Road

E WOODMEN RD

Census Tract 37.12

Census Tract 45.13

Census Tract 51.22

Census Tract 73.02

Census Tract 51.23

Census Tract 51.14

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