Grand Junction, Colorado

Head-On Collisions in Grand Junction, Colorado

Frontal collisions between two vehicles traveling in opposite directions. Learn about head-on accidents in Grand Junction, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Grand Junction

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Head-On Collision

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Head-On Collisions

1
Wrong-way driving
Wrong-way driving is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Grand Junction.
2
Passing on two-lane roads
Passing on two-lane roads is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Grand Junction.
3
Impaired driving
Impaired driving is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Grand Junction.
4
Distraction
Distraction is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Grand Junction.

Common Injuries from Head-On Collisions

Traumatic brain injury

Chest injuries

Facial injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

3 crashes

Jan

3 crashes

Feb

2 crashes

Apr

4 crashes

May

1 crashes

Jun

4 crashes

Jul

4 crashes

Aug

2 crashes

Sep

1 crashes

Oct

2 crashes

Nov

Average: 3 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Nov 2, 2025

Minor Injury

Patterson Road & 7th Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 14, 2025

Minor Injury

Eagle Drive & Navigators Way

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Aug 1, 2025

Serious Injury

29 Road & D 1

2 injuries reported. Serious Injury collision.

2 injuries

Jul 26, 2025

Possible Injury

Highway 6 And 50 & I-70 Eb On/off

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Jun 14, 2025

Fatal

N 7TH ST & BUNTING AVE

1 fatality and 0 injuries reported. Fatal collision.

1 fatality

May 20, 2025

Property Damage

G Road & Arrowest Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 2, 2025

Property Damage

7th Street W Alley & Elm Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 10, 2025

Serious Injury

29 Road & Presley Avenue

2 injuries reported. Serious Injury collision.

2 injuries

Nov 16, 2024

Minor Injury

US Highway 50 & 27 Road

3 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

3 injuries

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of head-on accidents in Grand Junction include: Wrong-way driving, Passing on two-lane roads, Impaired driving, Distraction. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.