Montrose, Colorado

Bicycle Accidents in Montrose, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Montrose

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

Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Head injuries

Broken bones

Road rash

Spinal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

1 crashes

Jan

4 crashes

Mar

1 crashes

Apr

4 crashes

Jun

3 crashes

Jul

3 crashes

Sep

1 crashes

Dec

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Jul 10, 2025

Minor Injury

Townsend Avenue & Spruce Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 9, 2025

Serious Injury

Main Street & 500 Blk W

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Jan 10, 2025

Serious Injury

Sunnyside Road & 12th Street

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 16, 2024

Minor Injury

Townsend Avenue & Church Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Jul 27, 2024

Minor Injury

Oak Grove Road & Hillcrest Drive

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