Erie, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Erie, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Erie

183

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

17 crashes

Jan

16 crashes

Feb

10 crashes

Mar

17 crashes

Apr

17 crashes

May

17 crashes

Jun

14 crashes

Jul

13 crashes

Aug

19 crashes

Sep

21 crashes

Oct

10 crashes

Nov

12 crashes

Dec

Average: 15 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Nov 19, 2025

Property Damage

Interstate 25 & MM 231.899

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 31, 2025

Possible Injury

Arapahoe Road & US Highway 287

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 16, 2025

Property Damage

Erie Parkway & Colliers Boulevard

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 6, 2025

Property Damage

False & N 95TH ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 6, 2025

Property Damage

Cheesman Street & Main Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 5, 2025

Property Damage

Interstate 25 & Erie Parkway

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 3, 2025

Property Damage

True & CHEESMAN ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 2, 2025

Property Damage

Interstate 25 & Mm 251.266

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 1, 2025

Property Damage

True & BRENNAN ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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