Colorado Springs, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Colorado Springs, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Colorado Springs

5,008

Total Crashes

Fatalities

2,416

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

484 crashes

Jan

451 crashes

Feb

531 crashes

Mar

483 crashes

Apr

535 crashes

May

450 crashes

Jun

512 crashes

Jul

335 crashes

Aug

328 crashes

Sep

339 crashes

Oct

287 crashes

Nov

273 crashes

Dec

Average: 417 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 14, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 14, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 13, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 13, 2026

Possible Injury

Unknown

3 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 12, 2026

Possible Injury

Unknown

4 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 12, 2026

Minor Injury

Unknown

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 11, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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