Elizabeth, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Elizabeth, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Elizabeth

Total Crashes

Fatalities

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

3 crashes

Jan

1 crashes

Feb

1 crashes

Apr

1 crashes

May

2 crashes

Jun

1 crashes

Aug

1 crashes

Sep

1 crashes

Nov

3 crashes

Dec

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Jan 15, 2025

Property Damage

Elizabeth Street & Kiowa Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 7, 2025

Property Damage

False & LEGACY CIR

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 20, 2024

Property Damage

False & CR 17

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 9, 2024

Property Damage

State Highway 86 & Prairie Hawk Circle

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 26, 2024

Property Damage

True & E WALNUT ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 24, 2024

Property Damage

W KIOWA AVE & S ELIZABETH ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Aug 9, 2024

Possible Injury

State Highway 86 & Pinto Trail

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Apr 3, 2024

Minor Injury

False & EVANS BLVD

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 Elizabeth include: Distracted driving, Following too closely, Sudden braking, Poor weather conditions. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.