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CAR ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Car accidents continue to cause thousands of deaths and serious injuries across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 39,345 people died in traffic crashes nationwide in 2024.

Colorado also continues to see hundreds of traffic deaths each year. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, 684 people were killed on Colorado roads in 2024. El Paso County recorded 78 traffic fatalities that year, one of the highest totals in the state. Colorado Springs alone recorded 47 traffic deaths in 2024.

Colorado Springs drivers face risks on major routes such as I-25, Academy Boulevard, Powers Boulevard, and other heavily traveled city corridors. Serious crashes can happen at intersections, on multilane arterials, and on highways carrying both local and through traffic.

Car accidents can involve two vehicles or several vehicles at once. Multi-vehicle crashes may become especially complicated because more than one driver may share responsibility and several insurance policies may apply.

Common factors that can contribute to serious crashes include:

• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Impaired driving
• Reckless or aggressive driving
• Unsafe lane changes
• Failure to yield
• Wrong-way driving
• Following too closely
• Failure to obey traffic signals
• Dangerous weather or road conditions

Colorado also strengthened its distracted-driving rules in 2025. The state’s hands-free law now prohibits drivers from holding or manually using a phone while driving, subject to limited exceptions.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a collision, a Colorado Springs car accident lawyer can investigate the crash and help determine which parties and insurance policies may be responsible.

COLORADO SPRINGS CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR VICTIMS OF MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISIONS

Colorado Springs Personal Injury Lawyers® represents people injured in crashes throughout Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and surrounding communities. Serious car accidents can leave victims facing medical treatment, missed work, ongoing pain, and long-term changes to everyday life.

Our Colorado Springs personal injury lawyers can investigate the collision, gather evidence, communicate with insurance companies, and pursue compensation for losses such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages available under Colorado law.

When a crash results in the loss of a loved one, eligible family members may also be able to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death case can help families seek accountability and recover damages allowed under Colorado law.

Colorado Springs Personal Injury Lawyers® has earned recognition for its attorneys and personal injury work in Colorado. In 2026, President Sean McQuaid was named to the ColoradoBiz Colorado 500 Power List.

Our attorneys manage the insurance and legal issues while clients concentrate on treatment and recovery. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Call Colorado Springs Personal Injury Lawyers® at (719) 888-HURT or schedule a free consultation to discuss your car accident case with an attorney.