Denver, Colorado

Bicycle Accidents in Denver, Colorado

Collisions between motor vehicles and bicyclists. Learn about bicycle accidents in Denver, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Denver

3,999

Total Crashes

Fatalities

872

Injuries

Bicycle Crash

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

1
Dooring
Dooring is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Denver.
2
Right hook turns
Right hook turns is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Denver.
3
Failure to yield
Failure to yield is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Denver.
4
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Denver.

Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Head injuries

Broken bones

Road rash

Spinal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

137 crashes

Jan

181 crashes

Feb

262 crashes

Mar

281 crashes

Apr

347 crashes

May

455 crashes

Jun

493 crashes

Jul

521 crashes

Aug

512 crashes

Sep

418 crashes

Oct

220 crashes

Nov

172 crashes

Dec

Average: 333 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 18, 2026

Property Damage

E EVANS AVE & S BROADWAY ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 17, 2026

Property Damage

E CORNELL AVE & S MONACO ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 16, 2026

Property Damage

1615 PLATTE ST, Denver

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 15, 2026

Minor Injury

1615 PLATTE ST & 16TH ST

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Feb 14, 2026

Property Damage

E GVR BLVD & N FLANDERS WAY

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 14, 2026

Property Damage

E GVR BLVD & N FLANDERS WAY

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 14, 2026

Property Damage

2300 BLOCK LARIMER ST, Denver

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 13, 2026

Property Damage

2300 BLOCK TREMONT PL, Denver

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 12, 2026

Property Damage

W AMHERST AVE & S WEBSTER ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 12, 2026

Property Damage

W 12TH AVE & N KALAMATH ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of bicycle accidents in Denver include: Dooring, Right hook turns, Failure to yield, Distracted driving. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.

Top Bicycle Lawyers in Denver — Client Reviews

#1. Frank Azar Car Truck Accident Lawyers

5.0(2,159 reviews)

Near-perfect rating

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#2. Robinson Henry P C

4.7(2,045 reviews)

Highest review volume

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#3. Bachus Schanker Personal Injury Lawyers

4.7(1,947 reviews)

Highest review volume

“My experience with Bachus & Shanker was great from start to finish. Following an accident in which I hit a car with my bicycle, Lauren not only kept me focused when I let things fall by the wayside, she kept me updated on my options while treatin...”
— Don Chaney(Bicycle case)

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