How many car accidents occur in Rio Grande County each year?

Rio Grande County experiences approximately 576 car accidents annually, including 9 fatal crashes and 177 injury accidents.

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

The most common type of car accident in Rio Grande County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 263 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Rio Grande County?

Most car accidents in Rio Grande County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 126 crashes during this period.

What should I do after a car accident in Rio Grande County?

After a car accident in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Rio Grande County. While most accidents (438) 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 Rio Grande County, Colorado

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Rio Grande County has 576 reported crashes, 177 injuries, and 9 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-10

Total Crashes

576

Injuries

177

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#37

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 10, 2026

Property Damage

HIGHWAY 160

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 8, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Rio Grande County

US Highway 160

219

crashes

4 fatalities

50 injuries

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HWY 160

High-Crash Census Tracts in Rio Grande County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 9770.01

2025 snapshot + all-time context

41.4 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

200

Population: 1,980
Density / sq. mi.: 3

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Census Tract

Census Tract 9767

2025 snapshot + all-time context

11.8 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Rio Grande County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 10, 2026

576

Total Crashes

Fatalities

177

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 10, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	23	1	10	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	216	6	57	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	194	1	68	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	143	1	42	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash263 (45.7%)

Wildlife Collision142 (24.7%)

Broadside (T-Bone)49 (8.5%)

Rear-End Collision46 (8.0%)

Rollover26 (4.5%)

Parked Vehicle Collision22 (3.8%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)10 (1.7%)

Sideswipe (Opposite Direction)10 (1.7%)

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

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Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Rio Grande County

US Highway 160

HWY 160

High-Crash Census Tracts in Rio Grande County

Census Tract 9770.01

Census Tract 9767

Crash Statistics for Rio Grande County

Crash Totals by Year

Crashes by Type

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US Highway 285

State Highway 15

1st Avenue

County Road 3

State Highway 112

County Road 15

County Road 3E

Grand Avenue

Census Tract 9770.02

Census Tract 9768

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