How many car accidents occur in Clear Creek County each year?

Clear Creek County experiences approximately 1,379 car accidents annually, including 14 fatal crashes and 602 injury accidents.

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

The most common type of car accident in Clear Creek County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 666 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Clear Creek County?

Most car accidents in Clear Creek County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 254 crashes during this period.

What should I do after a car accident in Clear Creek County?

After a car accident in Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Clear Creek County. While most accidents (814) 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 Clear Creek County, Colorado

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Clear Creek County has 1,379 reported crashes, 602 injuries, and 14 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-16

Total Crashes

1,379

Injuries

602

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#22

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 16, 2026

Minor Injury

INTERSTATE 70

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 15, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Clear Creek County

Interstate 70

851

crashes

7 fatalities

391 injuries

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US Highway 40

High-Crash Census Tracts in Clear Creek County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 149

2025 snapshot + all-time context

72.2 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

191

2025 Injuries

104

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

637

Population: 2,645
Density / sq. mi.: 13

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Census Tract

Census Tract 147.02

2025 snapshot + all-time context

91.2 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

180

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Clear Creek County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 16, 2026

1,379

Total Crashes

Fatalities

602

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 16, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	69	0	17	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	425	5	181	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	476	5	272	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	410	4	133	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash666 (48.3%)

Rear-End Collision313 (22.7%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)180 (13.1%)

Rollover64 (4.6%)

Parked Vehicle Collision61 (4.4%)

Broadside (T-Bone)24 (1.7%)

Wildlife Collision21 (1.5%)

Sideswipe (Opposite Direction)21 (1.5%)

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

Clear Creek County has recorded 14 fatal car accidents in the most recent reporting period. Understanding fatality trends helps promote safer driving across the county. Data is sourced from Colorado crash records.

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Recent Crashes

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Clear Creek County

Interstate 70

US Highway 40

High-Crash Census Tracts in Clear Creek County

Census Tract 149

Census Tract 147.02

Crash Statistics for Clear Creek County

Crash Totals by Year

Crashes by Type

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I-70

US Highway 6

State Highway 103

Colorado Boulevard

INTERSTATE 70

Fall River Road

Highway 103 (not Cdot)

Miner Street

Census Tract 148

Census Tract 147.01

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