Lafayette, Colorado

Bicycle Accidents in Lafayette, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Lafayette

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Bicycle Crash

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

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

Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Head injuries

Broken bones

Road rash

Spinal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

1 crashes

Mar

2 crashes

Apr

1 crashes

Jul

4 crashes

Aug

3 crashes

Sep

1 crashes

Oct

3 crashes

Dec

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Aug 20, 2025

Minor Injury

False & YARROW ST

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Aug 20, 2025

Possible Injury

Baseline Road & Crossing Drive

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 24, 2024

Serious Injury

False & W BASELINE RD

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Dec 16, 2024

Property Damage

Simpson Street & Public Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 23, 2024

Property Damage

True near Lafayette

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 30, 2024

Property Damage

Public Road & Spaulding Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 6, 2024

Serious Injury

True & ROSER DR

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Aug 16, 2024

Property Damage

Baseline Road & Crossing Drive

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of bicycle accidents in Lafayette 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 Lafayette — Client Reviews

#1. Cook Bradford Levy Llc

5.0(130 reviews)

Near-perfect rating

“I had a bicycle accident at high-speed in Superior. I collided with an SUV that suddenly turned right, into my bike lane....”
— John Rusnak(Bicycle case)

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