Thornton, Colorado

Pedestrian Accidents in Thornton, Colorado

Collisions between vehicles and pedestrians. Learn about pedestrian 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

PEDESTRIAN

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

1
Failure to yield to pedestrians
Failure to yield to pedestrians is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Thornton.
2
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Thornton.
3
Speeding
Speeding is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Thornton.
4
Poor visibility
Poor visibility is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Thornton.

Common Injuries from Pedestrian Accidents

Broken bones

Head injuries

Internal injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

8 crashes

Jan

11 crashes

Feb

2 crashes

Mar

9 crashes

Apr

10 crashes

May

5 crashes

Jun

5 crashes

Jul

7 crashes

Aug

5 crashes

Sep

7 crashes

Oct

3 crashes

Nov

3 crashes

Dec

Average: 6 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Aug 29, 2025

Serious Injury

157th Avenue & Quince Street

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Aug 15, 2025

Serious Injury

Conifer Road & 84th Avenue

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Jul 18, 2025

Serious Injury

117th Avenue & Grape Street

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Jun 9, 2025

Minor Injury

88th Avenue & Grant Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Jun 3, 2025

Property Damage

False & I-25 NB ON/OFF RAMPS

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 28, 2025

Property Damage

110th Avenue & Dahlia Wy

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 20, 2025

Serious Injury

True & FOREST ST

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

May 19, 2025

Minor Injury

Grant Street & 136th Avenue

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of pedestrian accidents in Thornton include: Failure to yield to pedestrians, Distracted driving, Speeding, Poor visibility. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.