Golden, Colorado

Head-On Collisions in Golden, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Golden

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

Common Injuries from Head-On Collisions

Traumatic brain injury

Chest injuries

Facial injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

4 crashes

Jan

3 crashes

Feb

1 crashes

Mar

1 crashes

Sep

2 crashes

Nov

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 11, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 5, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 24, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 9, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 4, 2024

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 2, 2024

Serious Injury

Unknown

4 injuries reported. Serious Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 27, 2024

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 15, 2024

Serious Injury

Unknown

2 injuries reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

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