Fort Collins, Colorado

Bicycle Accidents in Fort Collins, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Fort Collins

208

Total Crashes

Fatalities

171

Injuries

Bicycle Crash

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

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

Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Head injuries

Broken bones

Road rash

Spinal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

14 crashes

Jan

17 crashes

Feb

10 crashes

Mar

21 crashes

Apr

21 crashes

May

17 crashes

Jun

24 crashes

Jul

23 crashes

Aug

23 crashes

Sep

18 crashes

Oct

10 crashes

Nov

10 crashes

Dec

Average: 17 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 23, 2025

Minor Injury

Plum Street & Shields Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 11, 2025

Possible Injury

Timberline Road & Horsetooth Road

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 10, 2025

Minor Injury

Horsetooth Road & Lochwood Drive

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 10, 2025

Serious Injury

Shields Street & James Court

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 8, 2025

Property Damage

Harmony Road & Wheaton Drive

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 4, 2025

Minor Injury

College Avenue & Laurel Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 3, 2025

Minor Injury

False & SPRING PARK DR

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 1, 2025

Minor Injury

Horsetooth Road & Century Drive

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 24, 2025

Minor Injury

Midpoint Drive & 2555

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top Bicycle Lawyers in Fort Collins — Client Reviews

#1. Frank Azar Car Truck Accident Lawyers

4.9(349 reviews)

Top-rated by clients

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#2. Vanmeveren Law Group

5.0(302 reviews)

Near-perfect rating

“I got hit while riding my bicycle a few years ago and suffered multiple TBI related injuries. All of the folks at VanMeveren Law Group were encouraging and empathetic through that difficult time....”
— Andy Blosser(Bicycle case)

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