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US Highway 85 has 2,579 reported crashes, 1,017 injuries, and 42 fatalities. Review dangerous sections, recent incidents, and long-term corridor trends below.
US Highway 85 recorded 2,579 crashes in the most recent reporting period, including 42 fatal accidents and 1,017 injuries. This corridor passes through ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DOUGLAS, and 4 other Colorado counties.
The most common crash type on US Highway 85 is Not Applicable (901 incidents). The most dangerous section is near mile marker 187 (US Highway 85 & Mm 187) with 36 crashes on record.
Coverage shown for the US Highway 85 corridor.
Coverage window: Jan 2, 2023 - Feb 16, 2026
Aggregates from crash records in this area that may indicate higher-value personal-injury cases. These counts are a lower bound and may include claims not yet realized (delayed-onset injuries are common). Not legal advice.
Commercial vehicle crashes
0
At-fault vehicle classified as commercial, bus, heavy truck, or similar defendant class.
Wrongful-death cases within SoL
0
Fatal crashes potentially still within Colorado's 2-year wrongful-death statute. May be eligible for a claim.
High-value cases (tier 4-5)
0
Commercial or rideshare at-fault combined with serious or fatal injury. Attorney discovery candidates.
Rideshare-suspected crashes
0
At-fault vehicle matches rideshare/taxi signals. Signal only — not a confirmation of Uber/Lyft involvement.
Potentially eligible claimants
At least 0
Sum of non-at-fault occupants and non-motorists across all crashes in US Highway 85. Lower bound — delayed-onset injuries can expand this pool after the fact.
222 crashes still within Colorado's statute of limitations.
At-fault vehicles by class
Commercial-tier data not yet classified for this area.
These numbers are auto-classified from crash records and are informational only. They are not legal advice and do not guarantee a claim exists. Delayed-onset symptoms (soft-tissue injuries, concussions) can qualify additional people beyond what raw crash reports show.
Data coverage: Jan 2, 2023 - Feb 16, 2026
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatalities | Injuries | Most Common Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 | 0 | 24 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
| 2025 | 764 | 12 | 295 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
| 2024 | 1,023 | 21 | 393 | Rear-End Collision |
| 2023 | 737 | 9 | 305 | Motor Vehicle Crash |
Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for US Highway 85.
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US Highway 85 has recorded 42 fatal accidents in the most recent reporting period. Understanding fatality trends on this corridor is critical for driver safety awareness and accident prevention. High-speed sections, mountain passes, and heavy traffic zones contribute to the elevated fatality rate along this route.
Colorado's highway fatality data is compiled from Colorado crash records and updated regularly. If you or a loved one has been affected by a fatal accident on US Highway 85, legal assistance may be available.
Disclaimer: Fatality statistics are based on available Colorado DOT records and may not reflect the most recent incidents. Data is provided for informational purposes only.
Coverage window: Jan 2, 2023 - Feb 16, 2026
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