Rifle, Colorado

Bicycle Accidents in Rifle, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Rifle

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

Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents

Head injuries

Broken bones

Road rash

Spinal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

1 crashes

Jan

1 crashes

May

1 crashes

Aug

1 crashes

Sep

Average: 1 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Sep 17, 2024

Minor Injury

Elder Court & 7th Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Aug 6, 2024

Minor Injury

7th Street & Taughenbaugh Boulevard

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

May 22, 2024

Property Damage

Wapiti & Airport Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 2, 2024

Possible Injury

False & 30TH ST

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

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