Arvada, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Arvada, Colorado

Collisions where one vehicle strikes the back of another. Learn about rear-end accidents in Arvada, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Arvada

1,105

Total Crashes

Fatalities

192

Injuries

REAR_END

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Rear-End Accidents

1
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Arvada.
2
Following too closely
Following too closely is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Arvada.
3
Sudden braking
Sudden braking is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Arvada.
4
Poor weather conditions
Poor weather conditions is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Arvada.

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

77 crashes

Jan

109 crashes

Feb

114 crashes

Mar

110 crashes

Apr

114 crashes

May

106 crashes

Jun

108 crashes

Jul

90 crashes

Aug

76 crashes

Sep

89 crashes

Oct

35 crashes

Nov

77 crashes

Dec

Average: 92 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Nov 14, 2025

Property Damage

Wadsworth Bypass & 53rd Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 11, 2025

Minor Injury

53rd Avenue & Wadsworth Bypass

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 6, 2025

Property Damage

64th Avenue & Ward Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 5, 2025

Possible Injury

72 Highway & 93 Highway

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 3, 2025

Property Damage

Ward Road & 58th Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 3, 2025

Property Damage

True & WADSWORTH BYP

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 31, 2025

Property Damage

False & W 52ND AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 29, 2025

Property Damage

72 Highway & Indiana Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of rear-end accidents in Arvada include: Distracted driving, Following too closely, Sudden braking, Poor weather conditions. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.