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Interstate 70 Accidents in Colorado

Interstate 70 has 23,729 reported crashes, 3,809 injuries, and 137 fatalitiesin the current CrashStory dataset. Use this page to inspect dangerous sections, recent incidents, and long-term corridor trends.

Interstate 70 recorded 23,729 crashes in the most recent reporting period, including 137 fatal accidents and 3,809 injuries. This corridor passes through ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, CLEAR CREEK, and 10 other Colorado counties.

The most common crash type on Interstate 70 is Not Applicable (15,956 incidents). The most dangerous section is near mile marker 212 (I-70 & MM 212) with 78 crashes on record.

Source: Colorado crash data (CDOT)
Last updated: February 1, 2026

Coverage shown for the Interstate 70 corridor.

Recent Crashes

Most Dangerous Sections

MILE
212

Mile Marker 212

I-70 & MM 212
78
crashes
MILE
244

Mile Marker 244

I-70 & MM 244.1
75
crashes
MILE
213

Mile Marker 213

I-70 & MM 213.5
65
crashes
MILE
261

Mile Marker 261

I-70 & MM 261.15
64
crashes
MILE
187

Mile Marker 187

I-70 & MM 187.36
61
crashes
MILE
245

Mile Marker 245

I-70 & MM 245
58
crashes
MILE
211

Mile Marker 211

I-70 & MM 211.1
53
crashes
MILE
288

Mile Marker 288

I-70 & MM 288
53
crashes
MILE
216

Mile Marker 216

I-70 & MM 216
50
crashes
MILE
185

Mile Marker 185

I-70 & MM 185.18
50
crashes

Crash Statistics for Interstate 70

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2013 - Feb 1, 2026

23,729
Total Crashes
137
Fatalities
3,809
Injuries
NOT_APPLICABLE
Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2013 - Feb 1, 2026

YearTotal CrashesFatalitiesInjuriesMost Common Type
20267301Motor Vehicle Crash
20253,930371,094Motor Vehicle Crash
20244,818361,453Motor Vehicle Crash
20233,82524929Motor Vehicle Crash
2022907335Motor Vehicle Crash
2021982526Motor Vehicle Crash

Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for Interstate 70.

Interstate 70 Crash Trend

Monthly crash frequency

Interstate 70 Crash Map

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Fatal Accidents on Interstate 70

Interstate 70 has recorded 137 fatal accidents in the most recent reporting period. Understanding fatality trends on this corridor is critical for driver safety awareness and accident prevention. High-speed sections, mountain passes, and heavy traffic zones contribute to the elevated fatality rate along this route.

Colorado's highway fatality data is compiled from Colorado crash records and updated regularly. If you or a loved one has been affected by a fatal accident on Interstate 70, legal assistance may be available.

Disclaimer: Fatality statistics are based on available Colorado DOT records and may not reflect the most recent incidents. Data is provided for informational purposes only.

Crashes by Type

NOT_APPLICABLE15,956 (67.2%)
REAR_END3,081 (13.0%)
SIDESWIPE_SAME2,137 (9.0%)
FIXED_OBJECT1,072 (4.5%)
ROLLOVER590 (2.5%)
WILD_ANIMAL520 (2.2%)
PARKED_VEHICLE204 (0.9%)
BROADSIDE74 (0.3%)

Monthly Crash Trends

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2013 - Feb 1, 2026

2,300 crashes
Jan
2,101 crashes
Feb
2,125 crashes
Mar
1,949 crashes
Apr
2,066 crashes
May
2,086 crashes
Jun
2,175 crashes
Jul
1,903 crashes
Aug
1,780 crashes
Sep
1,879 crashes
Oct
1,606 crashes
Nov
1,759 crashes
Dec
Average: 1,977 crashes per month

Interstate 70 FAQ

Interstate 70 has 23,729 recorded crashes from 2013-01-01 to 2026-02-01, including 137 fatal crashes and 3,809 injury crashes in CrashStory's Colorado dataset.

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