Colorado Springs Car Accident Lawyer

Colorado Springs Car Accident Statistics

Colorado Springs is the second-most populous city in Colorado and the seat of El Paso County, which has consistently ranked among the deadliest counties in the state for traffic fatalities. In 2023, El Paso County recorded the highest number of traffic fatalities of any county in Colorado with 78 deaths. In 2024, the county again ranked second in the state for total traffic deaths and injuries, with 78 fatalities and more than 450 serious bodily injuries.

Speeding is a major contributing factor. El Paso County has topped the Colorado State Patrol's list for the most speeding tickets for three consecutive years, with 2,161 citations issued in 2024 alone. The county also leads the state in extreme speeder citations. According to CDOT, the counties with the most traffic deaths involving speeding in 2024 were Adams, El Paso, and Denver. Colorado Springs sees approximately 1,000 traffic accidents per month on average, with about 30 percent tied to speeding.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Colorado Springs car accident, Anderson Hemmat can help you pursue full compensation for your injuries. We offer free case evaluations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Dangerous Roads in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs has several high-traffic corridors with documented histories of serious and fatal crashes. The city's rapid population growth has increased congestion on roads that were not designed to handle current traffic volumes.

• Interstate 25: I-25 is the most dangerous highway corridor in the Colorado Springs area. More than half of the top fifteen intersections for accidents in the city are located right off I-25, including the top five overall. The most dangerous I-25 intersections include I-25 and South Nevada Avenue, I-25 and Garden of the Gods Road, I-25 and Lake Avenue/South Circle Drive, and I-25 and Fillmore Street, each recording dozens of crashes annually. Military convoys traveling between Fort Carson's Gate 20 and points south along I-25 also create periodic traffic disruptions.

• Powers Boulevard: Powers Boulevard is one of the busiest non-interstate roads in Colorado Springs. The intersection of Powers and Stetson Hills has recorded the most non-interstate crashes in the city, with nearly one crash per week. In October 2025, a 13-car pileup on Powers Boulevard drew statewide attention. Intersections with Woodmen Road, Barnes Road, Constitution Avenue, and Platte Avenue see a high number of broadside and rear-end collisions.

• Academy Boulevard: Academy Boulevard is a major north-south arterial carrying some of the city's highest traffic volumes. The intersection of Academy and Fountain Boulevard recorded the second-highest number of non-interstate crashes in the city, including a crash that killed two Fort Carson soldiers. Intersections with Platte Avenue, Fountain Boulevard, and Woodmen Road are especially dangerous, with frequent left-turn and pedestrian accidents.

• Platte Avenue: Platte Avenue runs east-west through the heart of Colorado Springs and intersects with both Powers Boulevard and Academy Boulevard at high-crash locations. The road carries heavy commuter traffic and connects downtown to the eastern suburbs.

• Woodmen Road: Woodmen Road runs along the northern side of Colorado Springs, connecting I-25 on the west with Academy Boulevard, Powers Boulevard, and US-24 on the east. The road passes through heavily developed residential and commercial areas, creating significant congestion during peak hours and a large number of crashes, particularly at its intersection with I-25.

• US Highway 24: US-24 runs east-west through Colorado Springs and provides access to Woodland Park, Manitou Springs, and the Ute Pass corridor to the west. The highway carries heavy traffic through areas with limited access points and merging challenges, contributing to rear-end and sideswipe collisions. Road construction at the interchange with Peterson Road and Highway 24 has created additional hazards for motorists.

Military Base Traffic in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is home to five major military installations: Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, and the United States Air Force Academy. The military presence has a profound effect on local traffic patterns and road safety.

Fort Carson alone has a total associated population of nearly 90,000 soldiers, family members, contractors, and civilian employees. The base is the third-largest employer in the state of Colorado and generates a $2.55 billion annual economic impact on the region. Including retirees and extended family members, the military-associated population accounts for roughly 26 percent of the Colorado Springs metro area.

This concentrated population creates daily traffic surges around the seven gates controlling access to Fort Carson, along I-25 between the base and northern Colorado Springs, and on arterials like Academy Boulevard, Powers Boulevard, and Highway 115. During peak congestion, base operators selectively close gates to redirect traffic to less congested routes, which can push vehicles onto unfamiliar roads and increase accident risk. Military convoys from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division periodically use I-25 between Gate 20 and exit 15, slowing traffic and creating hazardous conditions for civilian drivers.

Peterson Space Force Base, home to NORAD and United States Northern Command, shares runways with the Colorado Springs Airport and generates significant traffic on the east side of the city along US-24 and Powers Boulevard. The Military Access, Mobility & Safety Improvement Program, funded in part by an $18 million federal BUILD grant, is working to improve transportation infrastructure connecting El Paso County military installations, reflecting the recognized safety challenges these facilities create.

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Colorado Springs

Based on local crash data and CDOT reports, the most common causes of car accidents in Colorado Springs include:

• Speeding: El Paso County leads the state in speeding citations and ranks among the top counties for speed-related fatalities. In 2022, 28 percent of the 83 total traffic fatalities in El Paso County involved speeding.

• Distracted Driving: Texting, phone use, and other driver distractions are a leading cause of rear-end and intersection collisions on busy corridors like Powers Boulevard and Academy Boulevard.

• Impaired Driving: Drunk and drugged driving remains a persistent problem, contributing to nighttime crashes. Night crashes in El Paso County have risen in recent years.

• Failure to Yield and Red-Light Running: Left-turn accidents and broadside collisions are common at high-volume intersections throughout the city, particularly along Academy Boulevard and Powers Boulevard.

• Weather Conditions: Colorado Springs' high altitude and variable weather produce ice, snow, and sudden storms that catch drivers off guard, especially on I-25 and elevated roadways.

• Military and Rush Hour Congestion: The daily influx and outflow of military personnel from Fort Carson and other installations creates heavy congestion on I-25 and surrounding arterials during peak commute hours, increasing the risk of rear-end and multi-vehicle accidents.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Colorado Springs

If you are involved in a car accident in Colorado Springs, taking the right steps immediately after the crash can protect your health and strengthen your legal claim:

• Call 911: Report the accident to the Colorado Springs Police Department. A police report creates an official record of the crash that will be important for your claim.

• Seek Medical Attention: Get medical treatment immediately, even if you feel fine. Some injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and internal injuries, may not show symptoms right away.

• Document the Scene: Take photographs of vehicle damage, road conditions, traffic signals, skid marks, and any visible injuries. Exchange insurance and contact information with all involved drivers.

• Do Not Admit Fault: Be careful about what you say to other drivers and insurance adjusters. Under Colorado's modified comparative negligence law, any admission of fault could reduce or eliminate your compensation.

• Contact an Attorney: Speak with a Colorado Springs car accident lawyer before giving any statements to insurance companies. Insurance adjusters work to minimize what they pay, and an experienced attorney can protect your interests from the start.

Colorado Car Accident Laws

Several Colorado laws directly affect your car accident claim:

• Statute of Limitations: Colorado law gives you three years from the date of a car accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, you will lose your right to seek compensation. Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years.

• Modified Comparative Negligence: Under Colorado Revised Statute 13-21-111, you can recover compensation only if you are less than 50 percent at fault for the accident. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found 20 percent at fault and your damages total $100,000, you would recover $80,000.

• At-Fault State: Colorado is an at-fault state, meaning the driver who caused the accident is responsible for paying damages. You can pursue compensation through the at-fault driver's insurance, your own insurance, or a lawsuit.

• Minimum Insurance Requirements: Colorado requires drivers to carry minimum liability coverage of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $15,000 for property damage. These minimums are often inadequate to cover serious injuries, which is why pursuing a claim against the at-fault driver is critical.

Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit in the 4th Judicial District

Colorado Springs is the seat of El Paso County and part of the 4th Judicial District. The El Paso County Combined Court is the largest court in the state of Colorado housed in a single facility, located at 270 South Tejon Street in Colorado Springs. Personal injury lawsuits arising from car accidents in Colorado Springs, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Monument, and other El Paso County communities are filed in this court.

District Court handles civil cases involving larger damage amounts, which includes most serious car accident claims. County Court handles civil cases under $25,000. Anderson Hemmat's attorneys are experienced with the 4th Judicial District court system and understand the local procedures, judges, and litigation environment. Whether your case is resolved through negotiation or requires trial, we are prepared to represent your interests in El Paso County courts.

Types of Cases We Handle for Colorado Springs Residents

• Car Accidents: Interstate collisions on I-25, intersection crashes on Powers Boulevard, Academy Boulevard, and Woodmen Road, and accidents caused by speeding, distracted, or impaired drivers on Colorado Springs roads.

• Truck Accidents: Collisions involving commercial semi-trucks and tractor-trailers on I-25, US-24, and other highways carrying heavy commercial traffic through the Colorado Springs area.

• Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcycle riders in Colorado Springs face dangers from high-speed highway corridors, military traffic surges, and intersection hazards on Powers Boulevard and Academy Boulevard.

• Pedestrian Accidents: Pedestrian crashes along busy corridors including Academy Boulevard, Platte Avenue, and near commercial areas throughout the city.

• Hit and Run Accidents: When a driver flees the scene of an accident in Colorado Springs, our attorneys can help you pursue compensation through uninsured motorist coverage and other legal avenues.

• Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Death: When accidents on Colorado Springs roads result in life-changing injuries or death, our attorneys pursue full compensation for victims and their families.

Contact a Colorado Springs Car Accident Lawyer

Anderson Hemmat, LLC
Colorado Springs Car Accident Attorneys
Serving Colorado Springs from: 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 700 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 782-9999

Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Colorado Springs car accident lawyer. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. For more information about our Colorado Springs personal injury services, reach out to our team today.