Over 75 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup on Tuesday afternoon near the Eisenhower Tunnel on eastbound I‑70, Colorado State Patrol officials said. Heavy snow, strong winds and sudden whiteout conditions around Loveland Pass led to vehicles sliding and a chain of collisions that stretched for blocks. The crash began at about 2:50 p.m., witnesses said, and witnesses described semis jackknifing and multiple impacts “like a pinball” as drivers braked in slick, icy conditions.
Emergency responders from Clear Creek EMS, local sheriff’s offices, firefighters and nearby EMS units descended on the scene. Authorities told many drivers to stay in their cars if their vehicles were intact and they were comfortable; others were helped out and guided toward the nearby tunnels and shelter areas. Television and bystander video show people being checked by EMTs and some being evacuated on foot toward the tunnel entrances.
Colorado State Patrol estimated the number of vehicles involved at more than 75. Law enforcement reported at least 19 people were injured; police said there were no fatalities. Because the scene was so large and conditions so poor, officials continued to assess the extent of injuries and damage as crews worked through the afternoon. Drivers interviewed at the scene described the crash happening “in slow motion” during a whiteout: brakes that wouldn’t hold on the slick pavement, semis spinning, and multiple rear‑end and side collisions that quickly compounded.
Traffic in the area was heavily impacted, with westbound lanes also affected by the response and debris. Crews worked to triage, clear lanes and get drivers to safety; witnesses praised the professionalism of patrol and EMS personnel. Officials warned motorists to avoid travel in the area while snow squalls and high winds persisted and to exercise extreme caution on mountain passes during winter‑like storms. Some footage shot at the scene does not have sound. Date published: April 14, 2026.