Colorado 511: Road Conditions & Traffic
Colorado has 122 active road incidents (73 critical) and 12 weather alerts. Including 95 constructions, 21 accidents, 6 closures. Updated every 15 minutes.
122
Active Incidents
73
Critical
12
Weather Alerts
10
Mountain Passes
Trucking Industry — Colorado
49,963Active Carriers
399,250Registered Drivers
1,767,342Power Units
2,881HazMat Carriers
Source: FMCSA Company Census. View national statistics →
Fatal Crash Statistics — Colorado (2023)
666Fatal Crashes
720Total Fatalities
87Truck-Involved Fatal
91Truck Crash Fatalities
185Alcohol-Involved Fatal
Source: NHTSA FARS 2023. 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 real-time Colorado road conditions using Trucker Route's live map which displays active incidents, closures, and construction updated every 15 minutes. You can also call 511 from any phone in Colorado to reach the Colorado Department of Transportation's automated road condition hotline.
What is the 511 number for Colorado?
Dial 5-1-1 from any phone in Colorado for automated road condition reports, highway closures, and traffic updates from the Colorado Department of Transportation. The service is free and available 24/7. You can also visit Colorado's 511 page on Trucker Route for real-time data.
Are there any road closures in Colorado today?
Colorado currently has 122 active road incidents, including 6 closures and 95 construction zones. View all incidents on our interactive map for exact locations and details.
What weather alerts are active in Colorado?
There are currently 12 active NWS weather alerts affecting Colorado, including Red Flag Warning. Weather alerts are sourced directly from the National Weather Service and updated in real-time.
Weather Alerts (12)
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 28 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
North Fork; Colorado River Basin; Southeast Utah
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 27 at 12:45PM MDT until June 29 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Southern El Paso County Including Fort Carson and Colorado Springs
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 28 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Lower Colorado River
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Lower Colorado River
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area; Paradox Valley
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area; Book Cliffs
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
North Fork; Colorado River Basin; Southeast Utah
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 28 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area; Book Cliffs
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 28 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area; Paradox Valley
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 28 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area; Paradox Valley
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 12:07AM MDT until June 28 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
North Fork; Colorado River Basin; Southeast Utah
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued June 26 at 11:27AM MST until June 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Kaibab Plateau; Marble and Glen Canyons; Grand Canyon Country; Coconino Plateau; Yavapai County Mountains; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Chinle Valley; Chuska Mountains and Defiance
Mountain Passes (10)
Berthoud Pass
Clear · 47°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Eisenhower Tunnel
Clear · 43°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Independence Pass
Clear · 41°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Kenosha Pass
Clear · 53°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Loveland Pass
Clear · 44°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Monarch Pass
Clear · 48°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Rabbit Ears Pass
Clear · 47°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Red Mountain Pass
Clear · 40°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Vail Pass
Clear · 46°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Wolf Creek Pass
Clear · 47°F
NB: No restrictions
SB: No restrictions
Active Incidents (122)
CLOSURE
Road Construction on US-40E
US-40E
04:46 PM
CLOSURE
Guardrail on I-25N
I-25N
06:00 PM
CLOSURE
Bridge Repair on CO-340E
CO-340E
06:00 PM
CLOSURE
Bridge Repair on (DR) - U.S. 85B (SANTA FE)
(DR) - U.S. 85B (SANTA FE)
04:00 PM
CLOSURE
Other on US-550N
US-550N
03:42 AM
CLOSURE
Safety Closure on US-36W
US-36W
10:08 PM
ACCIDENT
Crash Unknown on I-25S
I-25S
06:36 AM
ACCIDENT
2 Vehicle Crash on I-70W
I-70W
06:26 AM
ACCIDENT
2 Vehicle Crash on I-225S
I-225S
04:22 AM
ACCIDENT
Crash Unknown on I-25S
I-25S
01:36 AM
ACCIDENT
2 Vehicle Crash on US-36W
US-36W
09:52 PM
ACCIDENT
2 Vehicle Crash on I-70E
I-70E
09:27 PM
ACCIDENT
2 Vehicle Crash on I-25N
I-25N
09:50 PM
ACCIDENT
2 Vehicle Crash on I-70E
I-70E
09:17 PM
ACCIDENT
3+ Vehicle Crash on I-25S
I-25S
07:24 PM
ACCIDENT
3+ Vehicle Crash on I-25N
I-25N
08:02 PM
ACCIDENT
3+ Vehicle Crash on I-25N
I-25N
07:06 PM
ACCIDENT
3+ Vehicle Crash on I-25S
I-25S
01:07 AM
ACCIDENT
Disabled Vehicle on I-270W
I-270W
11:14 PM
ACCIDENT
Disabled Vehicle on I-25S
I-25S
10:06 PM
ACCIDENT
2 Vehicle Crash on US-40W
US-40W
08:06 PM
ACCIDENT
High Wind Caution
Unknown Road
09:44 PM
ACCIDENT
High Wind Caution
Unknown Road
04:58 PM
ACCIDENT
Disabled Vehicle on I-70E
I-70E
10:39 PM
ACCIDENT
Debris on US-24E
US-24E
10:05 PM
ACCIDENT
Disabled Vehicle on I-25S
I-25S
08:52 PM
ACCIDENT
Heavy Traffic on I-70W
I-70W
07:37 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Construction on US-50E
US-50E
01:01 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
Bridge Construction on I-70W
I-70W
06:00 AM
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Last updated: Jun 28, 2026, 3:11 AM ET
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