Denver, Colorado

Pedestrian Accidents in Denver, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Denver

7,572

Total Crashes

204

Fatalities

2,041

Injuries

PEDESTRIAN

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 Denver.
2
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Denver.
3
Speeding
Speeding is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Denver.
4
Poor visibility
Poor visibility is a leading factor in pedestrian accidents throughout Denver.

Common Injuries from Pedestrian Accidents

Broken bones

Head injuries

Internal injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

715 crashes

Jan

567 crashes

Feb

606 crashes

Mar

562 crashes

Apr

610 crashes

May

550 crashes

Jun

557 crashes

Jul

625 crashes

Aug

714 crashes

Sep

724 crashes

Oct

657 crashes

Nov

685 crashes

Dec

Average: 631 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 11, 2026

Serious Injury

Unknown

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

4 injuries reported. Serious Injury collision.

4 injuries

Feb 8, 2026

Property Damage

2000 BLOCK LARIMER ST, Five Points

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 7, 2026

Serious Injury

Unknown

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Feb 7, 2026

Property Damage

W 23RD AVE & N ELIOT ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 5, 2026

Property Damage

3400 BLOCK W 14TH AVE, West Colfax

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 5, 2026

Property Damage

E 45TH AVE & N WASHINGTON ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 4, 2026

Property Damage

1700 BLOCK W 38TH AVE, Highland

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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