Car Accident - ARAPAHOE AVE & FOOTHILLS PKWY
BOULDER, CO
August 28, 2024 at 1:39 PM
2 Vehicles
Verified Crash Facts
Head-On Collision reported in BOULDER, CO. Official record lists 2 vehicles, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. Within 5 miles, the local 24-month sample contains 5 crashes (nearest: < 0.1 miles).
Official record shows 2 vehicles, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities.
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CrashStory's 5-mile sample (24 months) includes 5 nearby crashes, with 5 total injuries and 0 fatalities.
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4 crashes in the local sample occurred on ARAPAHOE AVE.
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Top-rated nearby firm in the local sample: Hoggatt Law Office P.C. (5.0/5 from 13 reviews), about 0.1 miles away.
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Record completeness score is 100% based on core incident, location, severity, and condition fields.
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ARAPAHOE AVE, AT, FOOTHILLS PKWY, BOULDER, BOULDER County, CO
•BOULDER, CO40.01471, -105.24071
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dawn dusk
Incident ID & Report Retrieval
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On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at approximately 7:39 PM, a head-on collision occurred on ARAPAHOE AVE, near FOOTHILLS PKWY, BOULDER, BOULDER County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dawn/dusk lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Nearby Crashes in BOULDER
Other accidents reported within 5 miles of this location
Sideswipe (Same Direction) — ARAPAHOE AVE
Aug 13, 2024 · 2 vehicles
Rear-End Collision — FOOTHILLS PKWY
Dec 8, 2024 · 4 vehicles · 2 injured
Two-Vehicle Crash — ARAPAHOE AVE
Nov 14, 2024 · 2 vehicles · 1 injured
Broadside (T-Bone) — ARAPAHOE AVE
Mar 25, 2024 · 2 vehicles
Multi-Vehicle Crash — ARAPAHOE AVE
Dec 3, 2024 · 3 vehicles · 2 injured
Liability Context
General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Head-On Collision Pattern
Head-on collisions are among the most severe crash types. They often involve a driver crossing the center line, which may indicate distraction, impairment, or fatigue.
Dormer Harpring — Head-On CollisionsThis is general informational context, not legal advice. Every crash is different. If you were involved in this accident, consult with a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
Overview
This incident is classified as a head-on collision involving 2 vehicles. Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car) was eastbound changing lanes. Vehicle 2 (Passenger Car) was westbound traveling straight.
The sequence of harmful events included: Front To Front. The most harmful event was determined to be "front to front".
The pre-crash maneuver was classified as "not applicable".
Key Questions
Was alcohol involved?
No, alcohol involvement was not documented.
No
Was speed a factor?
No, speed was not identified as a factor.
No
Was this a hit-and-run?
No, this was not a hit-and-run.
No
Were there fatalities?
No fatalities were reported in this crash.
No
Was it in a work zone?
No, this crash was not in a work zone.
No
Was it in a school zone?
No, this crash was not in a school zone.
No
Were pedestrians/cyclists involved?
No pedestrians or cyclists were documented in this crash.
No
Were weather conditions adverse?
No, weather conditions were clear or not a documented factor.
No
Were road conditions adverse?
No, the road surface was dry or conditions were not a factor.
No
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Find Your AccidentCrash Summary
DateAugust 28, 2024
Time7:39 PM
Day of WeekWednesday
LocationARAPAHOE AVE & FOOTHILLS PKWY
CityBOULDER
CountyBOULDER County
Crash TypeHead On
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDawn/Dusk
AgencyBoulder Police Department
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Data Quality
CDOTUnverified
Record Completeness100%
Updated 14 days ago
Data Sources
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14 fieldsReporting Agency
3 fieldsCrashStory Computed
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Source: CDOT
Last updated: February 10, 2026
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