What are the most dangerous roads in Lakewood?

The most dangerous roads in Lakewood are typically major arterials and highways with high traffic volumes. These areas see higher crash rates due to speed differences and frequent lane changes.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Lakewood, Colorado?

In Colorado, you generally have 3 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim and 2 years for wrongful death claims. However, it's best to consult with an attorney promptly to protect your rights.

Lakewood Car Accidents Today | Crash Reports & Attorneys | Colorado

Crashes by Type

REAR_END2,083 (33.0%)

NOT_APPLICABLE1,602 (25.4%)

BROADSIDE1,052 (16.7%)

SIDESWIPE_SAME783 (12.4%)

PARKED_VEHICLE382 (6.1%)

PEDESTRIAN136 (2.2%)

BICYCLE96 (1.5%)

HEAD_ON63 (1.0%)

Most Dangerous Roads in Lakewood

1

S WADSWORTH BLVD

606

crashes

6 fatalities

222 injuries

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2

W COLFAX AVE

575

crashes

8 fatalities

219 injuries

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3

WADSWORTH BLVD

488

crashes

3 fatalities

144 injuries

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4

W ALAMEDA AVE

269

crashes

4 fatalities

96 injuries

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5

S KIPLING PKWY

247

crashes

1 fatalities

85 injuries

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6

W 6TH AVE

229

crashes

2 fatalities

75 injuries

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7

KIPLING ST

203

crashes

4 fatalities

65 injuries

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8

S SHERIDAN BLVD

171

crashes

1 fatalities

81 injuries

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9

W JEWELL AVE

155

crashes

2 fatalities

68 injuries

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10

SHERIDAN BLVD

113

crashes

0 fatalities

28 injuries

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Monthly Crash Trends

608 crashes

Jan

601 crashes

Feb

627 crashes

Mar

635 crashes

Apr

653 crashes

May

568 crashes

Jun

556 crashes

Jul

452 crashes

Aug

453 crashes

Sep

442 crashes

Oct

279 crashes

Nov

437 crashes

Dec

Average: 526 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

NOT_APPLICABLE1 injury

Nov 18, 2025

MINOR_INJURY

Unknown

NOT_APPLICABLE1 injury

NOT_APPLICABLE1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

Lakewood experiences approximately 6,311 car accidents annually. While this may seem high, it's important to consider the city's population and traffic volume when assessing road safety.

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Most Dangerous Roads in Lakewood

S WADSWORTH BLVD

W COLFAX AVE

WADSWORTH BLVD

W ALAMEDA AVE

S KIPLING PKWY

W 6TH AVE

KIPLING ST

S SHERIDAN BLVD

W JEWELL AVE

SHERIDAN BLVD

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