Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Pedestrian Accidents in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Collisions between vehicles and pedestrians. Learn about pedestrian accidents in Wheat Ridge, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Wheat Ridge

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Pedestrian Crash

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 Wheat Ridge.
2
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Wheat Ridge.
3
Speeding
Speeding is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Wheat Ridge.
4
Poor visibility
Poor visibility is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Wheat Ridge.

Common Injuries from Pedestrian Accidents

Broken bones

Head injuries

Internal injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

1 crashes

Jan

5 crashes

Feb

5 crashes

Mar

4 crashes

Apr

2 crashes

Jun

1 crashes

Jul

1 crashes

Aug

1 crashes

Sep

2 crashes

Nov

1 crashes

Dec

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Jun 30, 2025

Possible Injury

False & W 44TH AVE

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 31, 2025

Possible Injury

Kipling Street & 38th Avenue

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 10, 2025

Minor Injury

44th Avenue & Pierce Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 9, 2025

Serious Injury

Kipling Street & 48th Avenue S

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Jan 30, 2025

Minor Injury

40th Avenue & Youngfield Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Nov 29, 2024

Possible Injury

29th Avenue & Fenton Street

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Nov 28, 2024

Serious Injury

38th Avenue & Robb Street

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top Pedestrian Lawyers in Wheat Ridge — Client Reviews

#1. Ramos Law Firm

4.7(193 reviews)

Strong client satisfaction

“First off, you should know that I am an attorney. When I was hit by a car on the highway, I thought about handling the case myself, but I saw great value in asking Dr. Ramos and Brian Calandra to handle the case for me....”
— Scott Goldstone(Pedestrian case)

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