Lakewood, Colorado

Pedestrian Accidents in Lakewood, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Lakewood

136

Total Crashes

Fatalities

117

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

Common Injuries from Pedestrian Accidents

Broken bones

Head injuries

Internal injuries

Fatal injuries

Monthly Crash Trends

13 crashes

Jan

13 crashes

Feb

15 crashes

Mar

7 crashes

Apr

13 crashes

May

11 crashes

Jun

8 crashes

Jul

12 crashes

Aug

12 crashes

Sep

9 crashes

Oct

4 crashes

Nov

19 crashes

Dec

Average: 11 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Aug 1, 2025

Serious Injury

True & S ZEPHYR ST

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Jun 28, 2025

Serious Injury

Colfax Avenue & Indiana Street

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Jun 14, 2025

Property Damage

Colfax Avenue & Mm 294.235

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 15, 2025

Serious Injury

False & NEWLAND ST

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Apr 18, 2025

Minor Injury

Union Boulevard & 4th Avenue

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 29, 2025

Possible Injury

False & S SHERIDAN BLVD

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 14, 2025

Serious Injury

Colfax Avenue & Brentwood Street

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

1 injury

Mar 13, 2025

Minor Injury

Dartmouth Place & Garrison Street

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

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