Lakewood, Colorado

Bicycle Accidents in Lakewood, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Lakewood

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

BICYCLE

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

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

Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Head injuries

Broken bones

Road rash

Spinal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

7 crashes

Jan

7 crashes

Feb

4 crashes

Mar

11 crashes

Apr

9 crashes

May

10 crashes

Jun

11 crashes

Jul

9 crashes

Aug

9 crashes

Sep

8 crashes

Oct

7 crashes

Nov

4 crashes

Dec

Average: 8 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Aug 27, 2025

Minor Injury

Unknown

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

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 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 Lakewood include: Dooring, Right hook turns, Failure to yield, Distracted driving. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.