Castle Rock, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Castle Rock, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Castle Rock

446

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

REAR_END

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Rear-End Accidents

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

50 crashes

Jan

40 crashes

Feb

46 crashes

Mar

43 crashes

Apr

52 crashes

May

37 crashes

Jun

36 crashes

Jul

29 crashes

Aug

34 crashes

Sep

22 crashes

Oct

26 crashes

Nov

31 crashes

Dec

Average: 37 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 16, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 24, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 13, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 10, 2025

Minor Injury

Unknown

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 21, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 14, 2025

Minor Injury

Unknown

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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