How many car accidents occur in Summit County each year?

Summit County experiences approximately 2,998 car accidents annually, including 14 fatal crashes and 806 injury accidents.

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

The most common type of car accident in Summit County is Motor Vehicle Crash collisions, accounting for approximately 1,407 incidents per year.

When do most car accidents occur in Summit County?

Most car accidents in Summit County occur during the evening rush hour (3-7 PM), with approximately 593 crashes during this period.

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

After a car accident in Summit 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 Summit County?

Weather significantly impacts accident rates in Summit County. While most accidents (1,749) 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 Summit County, Colorado

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Summit County has 2,998 reported crashes, 806 injuries, and 14 fatalities. Review roads with the most car accidents, recent incidents, and multi-year trend shifts below.

Last updated: 2026-03-18

Total Crashes

2,998

Injuries

806

Fatalities

County Crash Rank

#16

Out of 64 counties

Recent Crashes

Mar 18, 2026

Property Damage

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Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 17, 2026

Property Damage

Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Summit County

Interstate 70

743

crashes

6 fatalities

270 injuries

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State Highway 9

High-Crash Census Tracts in Summit County

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

Census Tract

Census Tract 1.02

2025 snapshot + all-time context

25.3 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

138

2025 Injuries

Serious or Fatal

All-Time Crashes

449

Population: 5,454
Density / sq. mi.: 202

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Census Tract

Census Tract 3.02

2025 snapshot + all-time context

63.1 / 1k in 2025

2025 Crashes

136

2025 Injuries

Crash Statistics for Summit County

Coverage window: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 18, 2026

2,998

Total Crashes

Fatalities

806

Injuries

Motor Vehicle Crash

Most Common Type

Crash Totals by Year

Data coverage: Jan 1, 2023 - Mar 18, 2026

Year	Total Crashes	Fatalities	Injuries	Most Common Type
2026	146	1	30	Motor Vehicle Crash
2025	919	6	299	Motor Vehicle Crash
2024	1,034	5	277	Motor Vehicle Crash
2023	915	2	204	Motor Vehicle Crash

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

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Crashes by Type

Motor Vehicle Crash1,407 (46.9%)

Rear-End Collision579 (19.3%)

Sideswipe (Same Direction)319 (10.6%)

Broadside (T-Bone)185 (6.2%)

Wildlife Collision122 (4.1%)

Parked Vehicle Collision115 (3.8%)

Rollover101 (3.4%)

Sideswipe (Opposite Direction)92 (3.1%)

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

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Top Roads With the Most Car Accidents in Summit County

Interstate 70

State Highway 9

High-Crash Census Tracts in Summit County

Census Tract 1.02

Census Tract 3.02

Crash Statistics for Summit County

Crash Totals by Year

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US Highway 6

Main Street

State Highway 91

Blue River Parkway

Summit Boulevard

Park Avenue

I-70

HWY 9

Census Tract 4.06

Census Tract 3.01

Census Tract 2.01

Census Tract 2.03

Census Tract 1.03

Census Tract 4.03

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