Thornton, Colorado

Bicycle Accidents in Thornton, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Thornton

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

BICYCLE

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

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

Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Head injuries

Broken bones

Road rash

Spinal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

1 crashes

Jan

4 crashes

Feb

5 crashes

Mar

5 crashes

Apr

3 crashes

May

4 crashes

Jun

9 crashes

Jul

4 crashes

Aug

5 crashes

Sep

3 crashes

Oct

2 crashes

Nov

Average: 4 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 13, 2026

Property Damage

EAST 121ST PLACE, Thornton

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 27, 2025

Property Damage

True & THORNTON PKWY

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 3, 2025

Serious Injury

True & FOX DR

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Aug 1, 2025

Possible Injury

Mckay Road & 96th Avenue

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Jul 18, 2025

Minor Injury

E 144TH AVE & WASHINGTON ST

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Jul 17, 2025

Possible Injury

Thornton Parkway & Grant Street

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jun 10, 2025

Minor Injury

True & E 120TH AVE

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

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