Boulder, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Boulder, Colorado

Collisions where one vehicle strikes the back of another. Learn about rear-end accidents in Boulder, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Boulder

1,000

Total Crashes

1

Fatalities

308

Injuries

Rear-End Collision

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Rear-End Accidents

1
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Boulder.
2
Following too closely
Following too closely is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Boulder.
3
Sudden braking
Sudden braking is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Boulder.
4
Poor weather conditions
Poor weather conditions is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Boulder.

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

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Monthly Crash Trends

98 crashes

Jan

100 crashes

Feb

79 crashes

Mar

100 crashes

Apr

132 crashes

May

104 crashes

Jun

99 crashes

Jul

83 crashes

Aug

79 crashes

Sep

44 crashes

Oct

27 crashes

Nov

55 crashes

Dec

Average: 83 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 22, 2025

Property Damage

Canyon Boulevard & 28th Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 8, 2025

Property Damage

Arapahoe Avenue & Cherryvale Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 3, 2025

Property Damage

False & 63RD ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 29, 2025

Minor Injury

False & BASELINE RD

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

2 injuries

Sep 26, 2025

Property Damage

True & FOOTHILLS PKWY EB INT

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 25, 2025

Property Damage

Arapahoe Avenue & 28th Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 23, 2025

Property Damage

Baseline Road & 30th Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 22, 2025

Property Damage

False & ARAPAHOE AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 20, 2025

Property Damage

Baseline Road & Broadway

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 19, 2025

Property Damage

9th Street & Cascade Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of rear-end accidents in Boulder include: Distracted driving, Following too closely, Sudden braking, Poor weather conditions. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.