How many car accidents occur in Garfield County each year?

Garfield County experiences approximately 4,006 car accidents annually, including 23 fatal crashes and 976 injury accidents.

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

The most common type of car accident in Garfield County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 1,784 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Garfield County?

Most car accidents in Garfield County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 916 crashes during this period.

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

After a car accident in Garfield 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 Garfield County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Garfield County. While most accidents (2,973) 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 Garfield County, Colorado

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Garfield County has 4,006 reported crashes, 976 injuries, and 23 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-20

Total Crashes

4,006

Injuries

976

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#12

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 20, 2026

Property Damage

90MM I-70

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 19, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Garfield County

Interstate 70

1134

crashes

10 fatalities

333 injuries

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State Highway 82

High-Crash Census Tracts in Garfield County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 9516

2025 snapshot + all-time context

59.4 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

237

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

738

Population: 3,990
Density / sq. mi.: 7

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Census Tract

Census Tract 9520.03

2025 snapshot + all-time context

67.9 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

156

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Garfield County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 20, 2026

4,006

Total Crashes

Fatalities

976

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 20, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	125	1	23	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	1,323	11	339	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	1,370	6	371	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	1,191	5	243	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash1,784 (44.5%)

Rear-End Collision748 (18.7%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)420 (10.5%)

Wildlife Collision294 (7.3%)

Broadside (T-Bone)261 (6.5%)

Parked Vehicle Collision198 (4.9%)

Rollover176 (4.4%)

Sideswipe (Opposite Direction)50 (1.2%)

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

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Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Garfield County

Interstate 70

State Highway 82

High-Crash Census Tracts in Garfield County

Census Tract 9516

Census Tract 9520.03

Crash Statistics for Garfield County

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Grand Avenue

US Highway 6

State Highway 13

Railroad Avenue

State Highway 133

Glen Avenue

I-70

Midland Avenue

Census Tract 9517.02

Census Tract 9519.02

Census Tract 9520.04

Census Tract 9518.03

Census Tract 9521

Census Tract 9518.02

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