Centennial, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Centennial, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Centennial

936

Total Crashes

Fatalities

230

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

115 crashes

Jan

68 crashes

Feb

80 crashes

Mar

91 crashes

Apr

100 crashes

May

88 crashes

Jun

85 crashes

Jul

60 crashes

Aug

63 crashes

Sep

56 crashes

Oct

49 crashes

Nov

81 crashes

Dec

Average: 78 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 14, 2026

Minor Injury

S LIVERPOOL ST & E SMOKY HILL RD

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

2 injuries

Feb 13, 2026

Property Damage

S PARKER RD & E BRONCOS PKWY

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 13, 2026

Minor Injury

E ARAPAHOE RD & S LIMA ST

5 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

5 injuries

Feb 11, 2026

Property Damage

E FREMONT AVE & S BLACKHAWK ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 20, 2025

Property Damage

8200 S I-25, ARAPAHOE County

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 19, 2025

Property Damage

Parker Road & Jamison Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 18, 2025

Property Damage

True & S LIVERPOOL ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 18, 2025

Property Damage

Havana Street & Easter Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 18, 2025

Property Damage

7999 E Peakview Avenue & Euclid Ave/s Fiddlers Green Circle

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 17, 2025

Property Damage

E ARAPAHOE RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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