How dangerous are the roads in Vail, Colorado?

Vail has 739 car accidents on record since 2023. In 2025, the most recent full year on record, 216 crashes were reported. While this may seem high, it's important to consider the city's population and traffic volume when assessing road safety.

What are the most dangerous roads in Vail?

The most dangerous roads in Vail are typically major arterials and highways with high traffic volumes. These areas see higher crash rates due to speed differences and frequent lane changes.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Vail, Colorado?

In Colorado, you generally have 3 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim and 2 years for wrongful death claims. However, it's best to consult with an attorney promptly to protect your rights.

Eagle County, Colorado

Car Accidents in Vail, Colorado

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Vail has 739 reported crashes, 120 injuries, and 1 fatalities. Explore dangerous roads, recent collisions, and trend changes across the city below.

Recent Crashes

Apr 3, 2026

Property Damage

INTERSTATE 70

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 14, 2026

Property Damage

INTERSTATE 70 WESTBOUND

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 6, 2026

Property Damage

BASINGDALE BLVD & SNOWBERRY DR

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 6, 2026

Property Damage

INTERSTATE 70 EASTBOUND

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 4, 2026

Property Damage

241 S FRONTAGE RD E & VILLAGE CENTER ROAD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Most Dangerous Roads in Vail

1

Interstate 70

249

crashes

1 fatalities

51 injuries

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2

I-70

26

crashes

0 fatalities

8 injuries

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3

Frontage Road W

26

crashes

0 fatalities

2 injuries

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4

I-70 S Frontage Road W

23

crashes

0 fatalities

6 injuries

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5

I-70 S Frontage Road E

18

crashes

0 fatalities

2 injuries

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6

I-70 N Frontage Road W

18

crashes

0 fatalities

4 injuries

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7

Frontage Road E

15

crashes

0 fatalities

1 injuries

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8

I-70 Eb Ramps

15

crashes

0 fatalities

1 injuries

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9

241 S FRONTAGE RD E

11

crashes

0 fatalities

1 injuries

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10

241 S Frontage Road E

10

crashes

0 fatalities

0 injuries

See 241 S Frontage Road E car accident data

High-Crash Census Tracts in Vail

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 7.03

2025 snapshot + all-time context

38 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

90

2025 Injuries

17

Serious or Fatal

2

All-Time Crashes

297

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

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Census Tract

Census Tract 7.02

2025 snapshot + all-time context

70.3 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

88

2025 Injuries

18

Serious or Fatal

6

All-Time Crashes

243

Population: 1,252
Density / sq. mi.: 71

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Census Tract

Census Tract 7.01

2025 snapshot + all-time context

11.9 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

17

2025 Injuries

3

Serious or Fatal

0

All-Time Crashes

71

Population: 1,430
Density / sq. mi.: 184

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Census Tract

Census Tract 6

2025 snapshot + all-time context

1.5 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

2

2025 Injuries

1

Serious or Fatal

0

All-Time Crashes

2

Population: 1,292
Density / sq. mi.: 5

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Census Tract

Census Tract 2

2025 snapshot + all-time context

0 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

0

2025 Injuries

0

Serious or Fatal

0

All-Time Crashes

1

Population: 8,366
Density / sq. mi.: 58

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Crash Statistics for Vail

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Jun 9, 2026

739

Total Crashes

1

Fatalities

120

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Jun 9, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	60	0	16	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	216	0	40	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	218	0	37	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	245	1	27	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

Today's Car Accidents in Vail, Colorado

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Yesterday's Accidents in Vail

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Major Highways Through Vail

Explore crash data along the highways and interstates that pass through or near Vail.

Interstate 70Major east-west interstate through Denver and the mountai...

US Highway 6Historic route through Clear Creek Canyon and mountain co...

US Highway 24East-west route through Colorado Springs and Leadville

Other Types of Accidents in Vail

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Car Accidents in Vail, Colorado

Recent Crashes

Most Dangerous Roads in Vail

Interstate 70

I-70

Frontage Road W

I-70 S Frontage Road W

I-70 S Frontage Road E

I-70 N Frontage Road W

Frontage Road E

I-70 Eb Ramps

241 S FRONTAGE RD E

241 S Frontage Road E

High-Crash Census Tracts in Vail

Census Tract 7.03

Census Tract 7.02

Census Tract 7.01

Census Tract 6

Census Tract 2

Crash Statistics for Vail

Crash Totals by Year

Today's Car Accidents in Vail, Colorado

Yesterday's Accidents in Vail

Crashes by Type

Monthly Crash Trends

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Car Accidents in Vail, Colorado

Recent Crashes

Most Dangerous Roads in Vail

Interstate 70

I-70

Frontage Road W

I-70 S Frontage Road W

I-70 S Frontage Road E

I-70 N Frontage Road W

Frontage Road E

I-70 Eb Ramps

241 S FRONTAGE RD E

241 S Frontage Road E

High-Crash Census Tracts in Vail

Census Tract 7.03

Census Tract 7.02

Census Tract 7.01

Census Tract 6

Census Tract 2

Crash Statistics for Vail

Crash Totals by Year

Today's Car Accidents in Vail, Colorado

Yesterday's Accidents in Vail

Crashes by Type

Monthly Crash Trends

Frequently Asked Questions

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Major Highways Through Vail

Other Types of Accidents in Vail

Other Eagle County Cities — Crash Data & Lawyers

Top-Rated Accident Lawyers in Vail, Colorado