Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Drunk Driving Accidents in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Accidents involving impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Learn about dui/dwi accidents in Wheat Ridge, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Wheat Ridge

128

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Dui Dwi

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Drunk Driving Accidents

1
Alcohol impairment
Alcohol impairment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Wheat Ridge.
2
Drug impairment
Drug impairment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Wheat Ridge.
3
Poor judgment
Poor judgment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Wheat Ridge.
4
Delayed reactions
Delayed reactions is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Wheat Ridge.

Common Injuries from Drunk Driving Accidents

Severe injuries

Multiple victims

Fatal injuries

Traumatic brain injury

Monthly Crash Trends

14 crashes

Jan

12 crashes

Feb

13 crashes

Mar

12 crashes

Apr

10 crashes

May

5 crashes

Jun

15 crashes

Jul

11 crashes

Aug

6 crashes

Sep

6 crashes

Oct

10 crashes

Nov

14 crashes

Dec

Average: 11 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 11, 2026

Property Damage

KIPLING ST & W 43RD AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 9, 2025

Property Damage

10300 I70 FRONTAGE RD S

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 17, 2025

Fatal

False & MM 4.542

1 fatality and 3 injuries reported. Fatal collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 29, 2025

Serious Injury

Sheridan Boulevard & 41st Avenue

4 injuries reported. Serious Injury collision.

4 injuries

Sep 26, 2025

Property Damage

44th Avenue & Wadsworth Boulevard

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 20, 2025

Minor Injury

I70 Eb Kipling & Kipling Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Aug 21, 2025

Property Damage

Interstate 70 & Mm 269.940

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 25, 2025

Serious Injury

I-70 & TABOR ST

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of dui/dwi accidents in Wheat Ridge include: Alcohol impairment, Drug impairment, Poor judgment, Delayed reactions. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.