Lakewood, Colorado

Head-On Collisions in Lakewood, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Lakewood

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

Common Injuries from Head-On Collisions

Traumatic brain injury

Chest injuries

Facial injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

4 crashes

Jan

10 crashes

Feb

6 crashes

Mar

4 crashes

Apr

8 crashes

May

5 crashes

Jun

5 crashes

Jul

5 crashes

Aug

4 crashes

Sep

6 crashes

Oct

4 crashes

Nov

3 crashes

Dec

Average: 5 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 7, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 15, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 8, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 31, 2025

Possible Injury

Unknown

2 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

3 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

2 injuries reported. Serious Injury collision.

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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