Intersection Overview
The Neon Gateway interchange on I-15 South serves the approach to Downtown Las Vegas from the freeway — where the freeway transitions from the open mid-city section to the more compressed urban environment near Fremont Street. The interchange serves a mix of downtown-bound commuters, Fremont Street visitors, and truck traffic serving the commercial areas of downtown. The Neon Gateway arch is a visual landmark that drivers approach while still at freeway speed.
Notable Statistics & Trends
Zero fatalities and a consistent downward trend: 40 crashes in 2022, 30 in 2023, 18 in 2024 — a 55% reduction. The steady improvement year over year suggests systematic change — possibly related to the broader downtown revitalization infrastructure investment — rather than random variation. This is one of the most encouraging data points in the dataset and one of the genuinely positive freeway interchange stories in the county.
Annual Crash Statistics
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Injuries | Hit & Runs | Alcohol | Pedestrian | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 30 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | ▼ 10 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ▼ 12 |
| TOTAL | 88 | 0 | 51 | 11 | 3 | 0 | — |
Source: Clark County crash report database, 2022–2024. Reported incidents only.
