Fountain, Colorado

Hit and Run Accidents in Fountain, Colorado

Accidents where a driver flees the scene without stopping. Learn about hit and run accidents in Fountain, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Fountain

345

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Hit And Run

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Hit and Run Accidents

1
Fear of consequences
Fear of consequences is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout Fountain.
2
Impaired driving
Impaired driving is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout Fountain.
3
No insurance
No insurance is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout Fountain.
4
Criminal activity
Criminal activity is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout Fountain.

Common Injuries from Hit and Run Accidents

Delayed treatment injuries

Severe injuries

Pedestrian injuries

Fatalities

Monthly Crash Trends

34 crashes

Jan

35 crashes

Feb

26 crashes

Mar

24 crashes

Apr

26 crashes

May

26 crashes

Jun

26 crashes

Jul

25 crashes

Aug

32 crashes

Sep

25 crashes

Oct

33 crashes

Nov

33 crashes

Dec

Average: 29 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Jan 5, 2026

Property Damage

6900 Block Of Highway 16 & 6805-7045 Mesa Ridge Parkway

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 5, 2026

Property Damage

True & CROSS CREEK AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 3, 2026

Property Damage

True & VENETUCCI BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 29, 2025

Property Damage

True & SAWCUT PT

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 28, 2025

Serious Injury

False & HWY 16 EB ON-RAMP

6 injuries reported. Serious Injury collision.

6 injuries

Dec 27, 2025

Property Damage

Fountain Mesa Road & Baling Wire Way

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 26, 2025

Property Damage

True & LAKE AVENUE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 22, 2025

Minor Injury

True & MESA RD

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Dec 18, 2025

Property Damage

False & VENETUCCI BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 17, 2025

Possible Injury

Interstate 25, EL PASO County

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of hit and run accidents in Fountain include: Fear of consequences, Impaired driving, No insurance, Criminal activity. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.