Brighton, Colorado

Head-On Collisions in Brighton, Colorado

Frontal collisions between two vehicles traveling in opposite directions. Learn about head-on accidents in Brighton, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Brighton

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

HEAD_ON

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Head-On Collisions

1
Wrong-way driving
Wrong-way driving is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Brighton.
2
Passing on two-lane roads
Passing on two-lane roads is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Brighton.
3
Impaired driving
Impaired driving is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Brighton.
4
Distraction
Distraction is a leading factor in head-on accidents throughout Brighton.

Common Injuries from Head-On Collisions

Traumatic brain injury

Chest injuries

Facial injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

1 crashes

Jan

4 crashes

Feb

2 crashes

Mar

2 crashes

Apr

2 crashes

May

1 crashes

Jun

2 crashes

Jul

1 crashes

Sep

1 crashes

Oct

1 crashes

Nov

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Nov 2, 2025

Property Damage

Bridge Street & 13th Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 16, 2025

Fatal

True & MT BIERSTADT ST

1 fatality and 1 injury reported. Fatal collision.

1 injury1 fatality

Apr 13, 2025

Property Damage

BRIDGE ST & S 4TH AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 21, 2025

Property Damage

True & US HWY 85

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 19, 2025

Possible Injury

168th Avenue & Willow Oak Street

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 26, 2024

Minor Injury

True & EAGLE BLVD

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 26, 2024

Property Damage

Baseline Road & 7th Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 25, 2023

Property Damage

True & CR 27

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of head-on accidents in Brighton include: Wrong-way driving, Passing on two-lane roads, Impaired driving, Distraction. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.