Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Colorado Springs, CO recorded 247 traffic deaths in 239 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 10.1 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 65/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 65% of ranked US cities (#9 of 35 in Colorado, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
Colorado Springs has a Road Danger Score of 65/100 (Above-Average Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 239 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 247 people — 10.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, below the national average of 12.3.
Colorado Springs ranks #9 out of 35 ranked cities in Colorado and #751 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 65% of ranked US cities.
Traffic deaths in Colorado Springs fell 4% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Colorado Springs’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 239 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Colorado Springs | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 77 | 32.2% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 76 | 31.8% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 65 | 27.2% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 121 | 50.6% | 49.8% |
Colorado Springs Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Colorado Springs, Colorado from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.
| Year | Traffic Deaths |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2020 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Colorado Springs recorded 239 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 247 traffic deaths — an average of 49.4 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has a Road Danger Score of 65/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 65% of ranked US cities. The city averages 10.1 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Colorado Springs?
Of Colorado Springs's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 32% involved a drinking driver, 32% involved speeding, 27% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 51% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Colorado Springs each year?
An average of 49.4 people per year died in car accidents in Colorado Springs across 2020–2024 (247 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Colorado Springs more dangerous than in other Colorado cities?
Colorado Springs ranks #9 of 35 ranked Colorado cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #751 of 2,153 nationally.