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

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

Unknown

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 8, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 4, 2025

Minor Injury

Unknown

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

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.