Due to unprecedented cold temperatures forecasted for tonight through Friday, the Colorado Springs Police Department will be on Accident Alert Status starting tonight at 9:00 p.m. Accident Alert Status will end on December 24, 2022, at 6:00 a.m.
What does Accident Alert Status mean? If a driver is involved in a traffic accident with no fatality or injury requiring medical attention, none of the involved drivers is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, all drivers are present with license, registration and insurance information, and no damage to public property such as a street sign or utility pole has occurred, drivers should exchange their information and follow the procedure for completing a counter (cold) report. When damage to any vehicle requires a wrecker, a counter report can still be made providing the previous criteria is met. Drivers can either pick up a traffic accident report form at any of the police department substations or they can go online at Coloradosprings.gov, go to the Police Department link, select the "Online Reporting" link, and select “Report a Minor Traffic Accident” for instructions.
To make an accident report online use this link - shorturl.at/ckIK2
The Colorado Springs Police Department wants to remind everyone that the extreme cold can cause icy road conditions, and road conditions can deteriorate quickly.
- Stay home only go out if necessary
- Reduce your speed
- Increase your following distance
- Know your brakes
- Accelerate and decelerate slowly
- Be sure your tires are properly inflated
- Fill your gas tank
Note to Media: All updates will only come from the Public Information Office when available.