Vail, Colorado

Bicycle Accidents in Vail, Colorado

Collisions between motor vehicles and bicyclists. Learn about bicycle accidents in Vail, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Vail

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Bicycle Crash

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

1
Dooring
Dooring is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Vail.
2
Right hook turns
Right hook turns is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Vail.
3
Failure to yield
Failure to yield is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Vail.
4
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Vail.

Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Head injuries

Broken bones

Road rash

Spinal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

1 crashes

Apr

1 crashes

May

4 crashes

Jul

3 crashes

Aug

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Aug 26, 2025

Minor Injury

I-70 S Frontage Road W & Matterhorn Circle

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Aug 2, 2025

Minor Injury

I-70 S Frontage Road W & Lionshead Circle

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Aug 14, 2024

Property Damage

I-70 S Frontage Road W & Kinnikinnick Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 12, 2024

Minor Injury

True near Vail

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Jul 15, 2023

Minor Injury

True & VILLAGE CENTER RD

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of bicycle accidents in Vail include: Dooring, Right hook turns, Failure to yield, Distracted driving. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.