Durango, Colorado

Bicycle Accidents in Durango, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Durango

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Bicycle Crash

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

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

Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Head injuries

Broken bones

Road rash

Spinal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

3 crashes

Feb

1 crashes

Mar

1 crashes

Apr

3 crashes

May

2 crashes

Jul

1 crashes

Aug

3 crashes

Sep

5 crashes

Oct

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 28, 2025

Possible Injury

US Highway 550 & Mm 23.375

2 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

2 injuries

Oct 21, 2025

Serious Injury

Dominguez Drive & Walmart Connect Trail

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 2, 2025

Minor Injury

Main Avenue & 25th

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Jul 3, 2025

Minor Injury

Florida Road & Maple Drive

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Apr 8, 2025

Serious Injury

College Drive & Willow Place

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 6, 2025

Minor Injury

8th Avenue & Rim Drive

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 16, 2024

Minor Injury

25th Street & US Highway 550

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 29, 2024

Possible Injury

Main Avenue & 7th Street

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

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