Icy Storm Triggers Multiple New Year’s Eve Crashes on I-25 Near Castle Rock

Description: The Colorado State Patrol Released the following incident report regarding crashes involving a minimum of 12 vehicles, including a crash involving a Castle Rock firetruck, ambulance, and battalion truck on New Year's Eve.

Severe Weather Leads to Multiple Crashes

No injuries reported

(CASTLE ROCK, COLO) Last night on New Years Eve, December 31, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m. the front range experienced an unexpected storm causing hazardous conditions on I-25 near Castle Rock. Rain quickly froze on road surfaces resulting in multiple property damage crashes between mile posts 179 and 180 in both directions of I-25. 

Beginning at 8:21 p.m., troopers responded to reports of crashes in that area. By 8:30 p.m., troopers called for the closure of I-25 in both directions due to icy conditions. The interstate was closed between Plum Creek Parkway and Tomah Road for multiple hours.

The last reported crash occurred at 8:53 p.m. During the 8 o’clock hour, troopers responded to crashes involving a minimum of 12 vehicles, including a crash involving a Castle Rock firetruck, ambulance, and battalion truck. Troopers directed many more motorists with minor property damage to safely leave the area and file online reports.

The interstate remained closed until 1:30 a.m. on the January 1, 2025, to ensure the road was safe for travel.

Colorado weather can present many challenging and often unexpected driving conditions. Motorists in the area recognized this and drove slow and cautiously, resulting in no reported injuries despite this significant event. The Colorado State Patrol reminds drivers to always be prepared for rapid changes to weather and road conditions.    

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