Lakewood, Colorado

Drunk Driving Accidents in Lakewood, Colorado

Accidents involving impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Learn about dui/dwi accidents in Lakewood, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Lakewood

497

Total Crashes

Fatalities

307

Injuries

Dui Dwi

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Drunk Driving Accidents

1
Alcohol impairment
Alcohol impairment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Lakewood.
2
Drug impairment
Drug impairment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Lakewood.
3
Poor judgment
Poor judgment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Lakewood.
4
Delayed reactions
Delayed reactions is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Lakewood.

Common Injuries from Drunk Driving Accidents

Severe injuries

Multiple victims

Fatal injuries

Traumatic brain injury

Monthly Crash Trends

34 crashes

Jan

44 crashes

Feb

53 crashes

Mar

54 crashes

Apr

72 crashes

May

44 crashes

Jun

54 crashes

Jul

26 crashes

Aug

23 crashes

Sep

40 crashes

Oct

23 crashes

Nov

30 crashes

Dec

Average: 41 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Jun 10, 2026

Property Damage

S SHERIDAN BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jun 8, 2026

Possible Injury

S WADSWORTH BLVD

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jun 2, 2026

Property Damage

N SHERIDAN BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 31, 2026

Property Damage

W 10TH AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 29, 2026

Property Damage

W 4TH AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 26, 2026

Property Damage

COLORADO MILLS PKWY

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 25, 2026

Property Damage

MORRISON RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 22, 2026

Property Damage

W 16TH AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 22, 2026

Property Damage

S UNION BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of dui/dwi accidents in Lakewood include: Alcohol impairment, Drug impairment, Poor judgment, Delayed reactions. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.