Boulder, Colorado

Pedestrian Accidents in Boulder, Colorado

Collisions between vehicles and pedestrians. Learn about pedestrian accidents in Boulder, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Boulder

132

Total Crashes

Fatalities

111

Injuries

Pedestrian Crash

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

1
Failure to yield to pedestrians
Failure to yield to pedestrians is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Boulder.
2
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Boulder.
3
Speeding
Speeding is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Boulder.
4
Poor visibility
Poor visibility is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Boulder.

Common Injuries from Pedestrian Accidents

Broken bones

Head injuries

Internal injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

8 crashes

Jan

7 crashes

Feb

15 crashes

Mar

14 crashes

Apr

15 crashes

May

9 crashes

Jun

10 crashes

Jul

10 crashes

Aug

19 crashes

Sep

13 crashes

Oct

4 crashes

Nov

8 crashes

Dec

Average: 11 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 4, 2025

Possible Injury

False & ARAPAHOE RD

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 29, 2025

Minor Injury

Colorado Avenue & 28th Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 28, 2025

Property Damage

Folsom Street & Walnut Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 27, 2025

Minor Injury

29TH ST & BASELINE RD

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 26, 2025

Minor Injury

True & CANYON CREEK DR

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 15, 2025

Serious Injury

28th Street & Colorado Avenue

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 10, 2025

Serious Injury

Mapleton Avenue & Broadway

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of pedestrian accidents in Boulder include: Failure to yield to pedestrians, Distracted driving, Speeding, Poor visibility. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.

Top Pedestrian Lawyers in Boulder — Client Reviews

#1. Frank Azar Car Truck Accident Lawyers

5.0(299 reviews)

Near-perfect rating

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#2. Jeffress Law Pc

5.0(118 reviews)

Near-perfect rating

“TL;DR: Jeffress Law has 5 stars for a reason! You don't need to look any further for the BEST lawyer and team. -- Back in June '24, I was hit by a car while riding my bike....”
— Gabriela Peralta(Pedestrian case)

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#3. Chris Parks Law

5.0(110 reviews)

Near-perfect rating

“Chris and Geri and Tracy and Amanda are all awesome at what they do. I always felt I was given honest advice at every step of the way....”
— D S(Pedestrian case)

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