Boulder, Colorado

Bicycle Accidents in Boulder, Colorado

Collisions between motor vehicles and bicyclists. Learn about bicycle accidents in Boulder, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Boulder

185

Total Crashes

Fatalities

156

Injuries

Bicycle Crash

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

1
Dooring
Dooring is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Boulder.
2
Right hook turns
Right hook turns is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Boulder.
3
Failure to yield
Failure to yield is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Boulder.
4
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in bicycle accidents throughout Boulder.

Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Head injuries

Broken bones

Road rash

Spinal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

10 crashes

Jan

7 crashes

Feb

15 crashes

Mar

25 crashes

Apr

22 crashes

May

14 crashes

Jun

19 crashes

Jul

21 crashes

Aug

20 crashes

Sep

17 crashes

Oct

8 crashes

Nov

7 crashes

Dec

Average: 15 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 15, 2025

Minor Injury

Canyon Boulevard & Folsom Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 14, 2025

Property Damage

Arapahoe Avenue & 30th Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 21, 2025

Minor Injury

False & 13TH ST

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 18, 2025

Minor Injury

Gapter Road & Dimmit Drive

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 17, 2025

Minor Injury

Canyon Boulevard & 14th Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 12, 2025

Minor Injury

Lehigh Street & Darley Avenue

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 3, 2025

Minor Injury

True & FOLSOM ST

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Aug 26, 2025

Minor Injury

Broadway Street & Table Mesa Drive

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of bicycle accidents in Boulder include: Dooring, Right hook turns, Failure to yield, Distracted driving. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.