Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Head-On Collisions in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Wheat Ridge

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

Common Injuries from Head-On Collisions

Traumatic brain injury

Chest injuries

Facial injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

2 crashes

Jan

2 crashes

Mar

1 crashes

Apr

1 crashes

May

2 crashes

Jul

1 crashes

Aug

2 crashes

Sep

1 crashes

Oct

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 17, 2025

Fatal

False & MM 4.542

1 fatality and 3 injuries reported. Fatal collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 9, 2025

Property Damage

4230 WADSWORTH BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Aug 18, 2025

Property Damage

False & KIPLING ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 13, 2025

Fatal

False & MM 266.000

1 fatality and 1 injury reported. Fatal collision.

1 injury1 fatality

Jan 13, 2025

Property Damage

False near Wheat Ridge

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 21, 2024

Property Damage

48th Avenue & 6109 W

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 19, 2024

Property Damage

Wadsworth Boulevard & 26th Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Mar 13, 2024

Property Damage

True & W 32ND AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 3, 2024

Property Damage

True & 9830 BLK

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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