What is the statute of limitations for truck accidents in Colorado?

In Colorado, the statute of limitations for truck accident claims is 3 years from the date of the accident. Do not wait — evidence disappears quickly and missing the deadline bars your claim entirely.

How many truck accident fatalities occur in Colorado each year?

Colorado records approximately 87 truck crash fatalities per year, ranking #21 in the nation for commercial vehicle crash deaths.

What should I do after a truck accident in Colorado?

After a truck accident in Colorado: call 911 immediately, seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, get witness information, and contact an experienced truck accident attorney before speaking to any insurance company. Juan Cordero Lawyers offers free consultations with no fee unless you win.

#21 Most Dangerous State

Colorado

Truck Accident News, Crash Reports & Legal Resources

Annual Fatalities

truck crash deaths/year

National Rank

#21 of 50

Statute of Limitations

3 years from the date of the accident

Dangerous Interstates

I-25, I-70, I-76

High-Risk Cities

Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora

Recent Truck Accidents in Colorado

Breaking News Jun 1, 2026 Vail, CO

I-70 Mountain Truck Crash Near Vail Kills Driver, Closes Pass

A semi truck lost its brakes on a steep grade on I-70 near Vail, crashing into a barrier and killing the driver. The mountain pass was closed for eight hours.

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Traffic Alert May 28, 2026 Denver, CO

Denver I-25 Truck Accident Causes Major Rush Hour Gridlock

A commercial truck crash on I-25 near downtown Denver caused gridlock across the metro area during morning rush hour.

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Breaking News May 22, 2026 Glenwood Canyon, CO

Colorado Runaway Truck Ramp Saves Driver on I-70 Mountain Descent

A runaway truck ramp on I-70 in Glenwood Canyon successfully stopped a semi truck with failed brakes, preventing a potentially catastrophic crash.

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Did You Know?

Colorado's I-70 mountain corridor has more runaway truck incidents per mile than any other interstate in the nation.

Most Dangerous Roads in Colorado

I-25

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I-70

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I-76

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US-36

Colorado

US-285

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Colorado Truck Accident Law

Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule — you can recover if you are less than 50% at fault. Colorado's mountain highways present unique trucking hazards including steep grades, runaway truck ramps, and severe weather.

Statute of Limitations

3 years from the date of the accident

Don't wait — evidence disappears and deadlines are strict.

After a Truck Accident in CO

1Call 911 and get medical attention immediately
2Document the scene — photos, truck number, company name
3Get contact info from all witnesses
4Do not speak to the trucking company's insurance
5Contact a truck accident attorney before signing anything

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