30-Vehicle Crash on Colorado Interstate Leaves 4 Dead, Over a Dozen Injured

The massive pileup occurred on Interstate 25 near Pueblo, shutting down all lanes of traffic.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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At least four people were killed and more than a dozen others injured in a 30-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 in Colorado on Tuesday morning. The crash occurred shortly after 10 a.m. local time on the outskirts of Pueblo, about 180 kilometers south of Denver. Northbound lanes of the interstate were closed following the accident, while southbound lanes were also shut down due to low visibility in the area.

Why it matters

Major multi-vehicle crashes on highways are devastating events that highlight the need for improved road safety measures, emergency response coordination, and driver education. This incident will likely prompt investigations into the cause of the crash and any potential contributing factors such as weather conditions or driver behavior.

The details

Traffic camera footage showed a large pileup involving multiple vehicles and emergency responders at the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Colorado State Patrol.

  • The crash occurred shortly after 10 a.m. local time on February 17, 2026.

The players

Colorado State Patrol

The state law enforcement agency investigating the cause of the 30-vehicle crash.

Colorado Department of Transportation

The state agency that released traffic camera footage of the pileup on Interstate 25.

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The takeaway

This tragic multi-vehicle crash on a major Colorado interstate highlights the importance of road safety, emergency preparedness, and thorough investigations to determine the causes of such devastating incidents in order to prevent similar occurrences in the future.