What is the most dangerous section of Interstate 76?

The highest-volume section currently in the dataset is near mile marker 6 (I-76 & MM 6.575), with 99 crashes and 0 fatalities.

What crash type is most common on Interstate 76?

Not Applicable crashes are currently the most common on Interstate 76, with 800 incidents in the active dataset.

When do most crashes happen on Interstate 76?

The busiest crash period on Interstate 76 is Morning Rush (6-9 AM), with 573 recorded crashes in that time band.

Where can I view recent crashes on Interstate 76?

Use this page's recent-crashes list and interactive map to review the latest incidents on Interstate 76. You can also open linked county and street pages for more localized crash detail.

Interstate 76 Accidents in Colorado

Name: Interstate 76 Accident Data
Creator: CrashStory
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Interstate 76 has 2,385 reported crashes, 823 injuries, and 25 fatalitiesin the current CrashStory dataset. Use this page to inspect dangerous sections, recent incidents, and long-term corridor trends.

Interstate 76 recorded 2,385 crashes in the most recent reporting period, including 25 fatal accidents and 823 injuries. This corridor passes through ADAMS, Denver, DENVER, and 7 other Colorado counties.

The most common crash type on Interstate 76 is Not Applicable (800 incidents). The most dangerous section is near mile marker 6 (I-76 & MM 6.575) with 99 crashes on record.

Source: Colorado crash data (CDOT)

Last updated: November 22, 2025

Coverage shown for the Interstate 76 corridor.

Recent Crashes

Nov 22, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 20, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 19, 2025

Serious Injury

Unknown

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 18, 2025

Minor Injury

Total Crashes

Fatalities

823

Injuries

NOT_APPLICABLE

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Apr 14, 2014 - Nov 22, 2025

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2025	748	7	263	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	926	13	322	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	706	5	238	Motor Vehicle Crash
2022	1	0	0	Fixed-Object Collision
2020	1	0	0	Motor Vehicle Crash
2018	1	0	0	Motor Vehicle Crash

Yearly rows are shown to make trend direction and recency explicit for Interstate 76.

Interstate 76 Crash Trend

Monthly crash frequency

Interstate 76 Crash Map

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Fatal Accidents on Interstate 76

Interstate 76 has recorded 25 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 76, legal assistance may be available.

View Statewide Statistics

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_APPLICABLE800 (33.5%)

REAR_END691 (29.0%)

SIDESWIPE_SAME440 (18.4%)

ROLLOVER209 (8.8%)

WILD_ANIMAL167 (7.0%)

BROADSIDE29 (1.2%)

PARKED_VEHICLE29 (1.2%)

HEAD_ON11 (0.5%)

Monthly Crash Trends

Coverage window: Apr 14, 2014 - Nov 22, 2025

255 crashes

Jan

216 crashes

Feb

237 crashes

Mar

195 crashes

Apr

256 crashes

May

268 crashes

Jun

214 crashes

Jul

166 crashes

Aug

144 crashes

Sep

144 crashes

Oct

117 crashes

Nov

173 crashes

Dec

Average: 199 crashes per month

Interstate 76 FAQ

Interstate 76 has 2,385 recorded crashes from 2014-04-14 to 2025-11-22, including 25 fatal crashes and 823 injury crashes in CrashStory's Colorado dataset.