How many car accidents occur in Mesa County each year?

Mesa County experiences approximately 6,486 car accidents annually, including 74 fatal crashes and 3,026 injury accidents.

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

The most common type of car accident in Mesa County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 2,989 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Mesa County?

Most car accidents in Mesa County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 1,228 crashes during this period.

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

After a car accident in Mesa 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 Mesa County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Mesa County. While most accidents (5,250) 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 Mesa County, Colorado

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Mesa County has 6,486 reported crashes, 3,026 injuries, and 74 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-24

Total Crashes

6,486

Injuries

3,026

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#11

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 24, 2026

Minor Injury

WEST AVE & RIVERSIDE PKWY

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

2 injuries

Mar 24, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Mesa County

Interstate 70

558

crashes

7 fatalities

177 injuries

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Avenue

413

High-Crash Census Tracts in Mesa County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 9

2025 snapshot + all-time context

69.1 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

283

2025 Injuries

121

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

661

Population: 4,093
Density / sq. mi.: 632

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Census Tract

Census Tract 7

2025 snapshot + all-time context

30.5 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

134

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Mesa County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 24, 2026

6,486

Total Crashes

Fatalities

3,026

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 24, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	298	1	127	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	2,286	32	1,029	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	2,465	24	1,115	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	1,438	17	755	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash2,989 (46.1%)

Rear-End Collision1,167 (18.0%)

Broadside (T-Bone)1,021 (15.7%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)427 (6.6%)

Parked Vehicle Collision248 (3.8%)

Wildlife Collision181 (2.8%)

Rollover174 (2.7%)

Bicycle Crash110 (1.7%)

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

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Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Mesa County

Interstate 70

Avenue

High-Crash Census Tracts in Mesa County

Census Tract 9

Census Tract 7

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Patterson Road

Highway 6 And 50

US Highway 50

29 Road

US Highway 6

12th Street

32 Road

Riverside Parkway

Census Tract 15.02

Census Tract 18

Census Tract 3

Census Tract 4

Census Tract 8.01

Census Tract 2

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