These Are Colorado’s Most Dangerous Roads for Wildlife Collisions

Colorado is full of beauty, anywhere you look or drive. From the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains, Colorado has a little bit of everything. That is why a lot of people either come to visit and sightsee, or move to our wonderful state.

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Driving in Colorado can also be treacherous. From the snow in the winter to the terrible drivers on Interstate 25, there is a lot to look out for and drive defensively. One of the dangers of driving on the roads of Colorado is the wildlife. Seemingly out of nowhere, an animal can appear, and if you hit it, it can ruin your whole day.

Colorado Roads Pose Hidden Dangers for Drivers and Wildlife

Some roadways in Colorado are more dangerous than others when it comes to the possibility of your chances of hitting an animal with your car. According to KDVR, these are the roads that are more dangerous than others in the state of Colorado when it comes to wildlife.

The Most Dangerous Roads for Wildlife in Colorado

• Interstate 70 at Floyd Hill, Mount Vernon Canyon, and Eagle
• U.S. 285 in Morrison
• Highway 550, north of Durango to Pagosa Springs, and Durango to Mancos
• Interstate 25 from Castle Rock to Larkspur
• Highway 82 from Glenwood Springs to Aspen
• Highway 36 from Boulder to Lyons
• Highway 93 from Golden to Boulder

One of the most important tips that Colorado drivers should be aware of is that if you do not have time to brake safely before hitting an animal, is to "Drive through, keeping in your lane". Additionally, if you are driving on an outside lane, with the white stripe to your right, or a single lane, angle ever so slightly to hit the butt of the animal.

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Like any crash you are involved in, when you hit an animal, Colorado State Patrol says to call 911, as you would with any other emergency.