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Colorado 511: Road Conditions & Traffic

Colorado has 53 active road incidents (43 critical) and 1 weather alerts. Including 46 constructions, 6 closures, 1 accident. Feeds read every 15 minutes, page rebuilt every 30 minutes.

53 Active Incidents
43 Critical
1 Weather Alerts
10 Mountain Passes
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Official source: COtrip, run by CDOT. Dialing 5-1-1 inside Colorado reaches the same reports by phone.

Chain rules

Colorado chain rules

Colorado has a chain rule that can bind trucks. See when it applies, who it binds, what counts as a traction device, and the fine.

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Trucking Industry: Colorado

50,640Active Carriers
212,025Registered Drivers
211,199Power Units
2,875HazMat Carriers

Source: FMCSA Company Census. View national statistics →

Fatal Crash Statistics: Colorado (2024)

642Fatal Crashes
689Total Fatalities
90Truck-Involved Fatal
105Truck Crash Fatalities
185Alcohol-Involved Fatal

Source: NHTSA FARS 2024. View national statistics →

Highway Infrastructure: Colorado (2024)

55,068Vehicle Miles Traveled (M)
89,955Highway Miles
952Interstate Miles

Source: FHWA Highway Statistics 2024. View national statistics →

Frequently Asked Questions: Colorado Road Conditions

How do I check Colorado road conditions?
You can check Colorado road conditions on Trucker Route's live map, which shows the incidents, closures and construction we receive. State DOT feeds are read every 15 minutes and this page is rebuilt every 30 minutes. Dialing 5-1-1 from a phone in Colorado reaches the CDOT road condition line, and the same reports are on COtrip.
What is the 511 number for Colorado?
Dial 5-1-1 from a phone in Colorado for road conditions, closures and traffic reported by CDOT. Calls to 511 are free from most carriers. The same data is on COtrip.
Are there any road closures in Colorado today?
Trucker Route is showing 53 active road incidents in Colorado, including 6 closures and 46 construction zones, from the feeds we collect. See exact locations on our interactive map, and COtrip for the official CDOT picture. State DOT feeds are read every 15 minutes and this page is rebuilt every 30 minutes.
What weather alerts are active in Colorado?
There are currently 1 active NWS weather alert affecting Colorado, including Hydrologic Outlook. Alerts come from the National Weather Service, are read every 15 minutes and reach this page when it is rebuilt, every 30 minutes.

Weather Alerts (1)

Hydrologic Outlook
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 25 at 2:21PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Archuleta, CO; Dolores, CO; Gunnison, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO; Montezuma, CO; Ouray, CO; San Juan, CO; San Miguel, CO; Grand, UT; San Juan, UT

Mountain Passes (10)

Berthoud Pass
Clear · 43°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Eisenhower Tunnel
Clear · 39°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Independence Pass
Clear · 37°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Kenosha Pass
Clear · 50°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Loveland Pass
Clear · 40°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Monarch Pass
Clear · 45°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Rabbit Ears Pass
Clear · 50°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Red Mountain Pass
Clear · 41°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Vail Pass
Clear · 44°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Wolf Creek Pass
Clear · 44°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions

FEMA Disaster Declarations: Colorado (3)

WILLOW FIRE
Fire · Declared 7/5/2026
GOLD MOUNTAIN FIRE
Fire · Declared 6/30/2026
ASPEN ACRES FIRE
Fire · Declared 6/29/2026

View all FEMA disasters →

Active Incidents (53)

CLOSURE
Road Construction on CO-52E
CO-52E
07:15 PM
CLOSURE
Road Construction on US-40E
US-40E
11:00 PM
CLOSURE
Bridge Repair on (C) - WARD ROAD | 44TH AVE.
(C) - WARD ROAD | 44TH AVE.
01:00 AM
CLOSURE
Road Construction on CO-70E
CO-70E
01:01 PM
CLOSURE
Bridge Repair on CO-391N
CO-391N
01:00 AM
CLOSURE
2 Vehicle Crash on CO-94E
CO-94E
01:43 AM
ACCIDENT
Truck Ramp Occupied on I-70E
I-70E
01:52 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Other on US-85S
US-85S
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge Construction on I-70W
I-70W
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge Repair on I-70W
I-70W
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge Repair on I-70E
I-70E
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction on US-287N
US-287N
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Other on I-25N
I-25N
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Other on I-25S
I-25S
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge Construction on US-85S
US-85S
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge Repair on I-70E
I-70E
05:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge Maintenance Operations on (F) - I-76 | FT MORGAN | GRAND JCT | BOULDER TURNPIKE | I-25 | DENVER | FORT COLLINS | I-270 | ARVADA | GRAND JCT | BROADWAY
(F) - I-76 | FT MORGAN | GRAND JCT | BOULDER TURNPIKE | I-25 | DENVER | FORT COLLINS | I-270 | ARVADA | GRAND JCT | BROADWAY
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Other on I-25N
I-25N
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge Construction on I-70E
I-70E
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge Maintenance Operations on I-270E
I-270E
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction on I-25S
I-25S
07:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction on CO-145N
CO-145N
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction on 5TH ST
5TH ST
01:01 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction on CO-70E
CO-70E
01:01 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge Repair on I-70E
I-70E
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge Repair on I-70E
I-70E
01:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction on US-50E
US-50E
01:01 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction on US-50E
US-50E
06:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction on I-70E
I-70E
01:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction on CO-1N
CO-1N
03:00 PM

Showing top 30 of 53 incidents (critical first). View all on map →

Last updated: Sep 26, 2026, 10:05 PM ET

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