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 Collision

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

3 crashes

Nov

3 crashes

Dec

Average: 5 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 7, 2026

Property Damage

S WADSWORTH BLVD & W JEWELL AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 8, 2025

Property Damage

7863 W Mansfield Parkway near LAKEWOOD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 31, 2025

Possible Injury

True & W 9TH PL

2 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 3, 2025

Minor Injury

Sheridan Boulevard & Iliff Drive

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 28, 2025

Possible Injury

Colorado Mills Parkway & Colfax Drive

3 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

3 injuries

Sep 14, 2025

Serious Injury

Wadsworth Boulevard & Quincy Avenue

2 injuries reported. Serious Injury collision.

2 injuries

Sep 7, 2025

Minor Injury

795 S Harlan Street near LAKEWOOD

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

2 injuries

Aug 10, 2025

Property Damage

Mississippi Avenue & Pierce Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 31, 2025

Minor Injury

True & S SHERIDAN BLVD

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

2 injuries

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.