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

473

Total Crashes

Fatalities

300

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

52 crashes

May

40 crashes

Jun

54 crashes

Jul

26 crashes

Aug

23 crashes

Sep

40 crashes

Oct

23 crashes

Nov

30 crashes

Dec

Average: 39 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

May 1, 2026

Possible Injury

W 6TH AVE W

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Apr 26, 2026

Property Damage

W COLFAX AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Apr 25, 2026

Serious Injury

S SHERIDAN BLVD

3 injuries reported. Serious Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Apr 13, 2026

Property Damage

S WADSWORTH BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Apr 12, 2026

Minor Injury

SIMMS ST

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Apr 10, 2026

Property Damage

WADSWORTH 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.

Top DUI/DWI Lawyers in Lakewood — Client Reviews

#1. The Frickey Law Firm

4.9(345 reviews)

Top-rated by clients

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#2. Frank Azar Car Truck Accident Lawyers

4.9(290 reviews)

Top-rated by clients

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#3. Mintz Law Firm Llc

4.4(273 reviews)

Strong client satisfaction

“Everything is ok. I wonder why the legal system does not have the victims in DUI accidents called into the hearings for the DUI driver? The person that hit us has been getting continuances since November 2017 and has another hearing coming up on...”
— Ricky Porter(DUI Accident case)

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