How many car accidents occur in Eagle County each year?

Eagle County experiences approximately 2,942 car accidents annually, including 11 fatal crashes and 815 injury accidents.

What is the most common type of car accident in Eagle County?

The most common type of car accident in Eagle County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 1,427 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Eagle County?

Most car accidents in Eagle County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 556 crashes during this period.

What should I do after a car accident in Eagle County?

After a car accident in Eagle County, you should: 1) Ensure everyone's safety and call 911 if needed, 2) Exchange information with other drivers, 3) Document the scene with photos, 4) Report the accident to police, 5) Seek medical attention, 6) Contact your insurance company, and 7) Consider consulting with a personal injury attorney.

How do weather conditions affect accidents in Eagle County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Eagle County. While most accidents (1,764) occur in clear conditions, snow and icy conditions lead to approximately many accidents per year, often with more severe outcomes.

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Car Accidents in Eagle County, Colorado

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Eagle County has 2,942 reported crashes, 815 injuries, and 11 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-21

Total Crashes

2,942

Injuries

815

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#15

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 21, 2026

Property Damage

VAIL RD & SOUTH FRONTAGE RD W

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 21, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Eagle County

Interstate 70

1215

crashes

6 fatalities

397 injuries

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US Highway 6

262

High-Crash Census Tracts in Eagle County

Census tracts show which smaller areas inside Eagle County carry the highest crash volume in the active CrashStory dataset.

Census Tract

Census Tract 7.03

2025 snapshot + all-time context

72.2 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

171

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

553

Population: 2,369
Density / sq. mi.: 28

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Census Tract

Census Tract 7.02

2025 snapshot + all-time context

71.1 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Eagle County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 21, 2026

2,942

Total Crashes

Fatalities

815

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 21, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	123	0	39	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	902	1	286	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	1,001	8	266	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	916	2	224	Motor Vehicle Crash

Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for Eagle County.

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash1,427 (48.5%)

Rear-End Collision433 (14.7%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)321 (10.9%)

Wildlife Collision234 (8.0%)

Broadside (T-Bone)167 (5.7%)

Rollover152 (5.2%)

Parked Vehicle Collision103 (3.5%)

Sideswipe (Opposite Direction)53 (1.8%)

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Fatal Car Accidents in Eagle County â€” Statistics & Safety Data

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Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Eagle County

Interstate 70

US Highway 6

High-Crash Census Tracts in Eagle County

Census Tract 7.03

Census Tract 7.02

Crash Statistics for Eagle County

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I-70

State Highway 82

Avon Road

Highway 6 (not Cdot)

US Highway 24

INTERSTATE 70

State Highway 131

Beaver Creek Boulevard

Census Tract 4.04

Census Tract 4.01

Census Tract 2

Census Tract 5.05

Census Tract 3.01

Census Tract 5.04

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