Fort Collins, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Fort Collins, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Fort Collins

2,602

Total Crashes

Fatalities

811

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

225 crashes

Jan

250 crashes

Feb

222 crashes

Mar

241 crashes

Apr

311 crashes

May

214 crashes

Jun

255 crashes

Jul

203 crashes

Aug

186 crashes

Sep

205 crashes

Oct

137 crashes

Nov

153 crashes

Dec

Average: 217 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 16, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 11, 2026

Minor Injury

Unknown

4 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 10, 2026

Possible Injury

Unknown

2 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 8, 2026

Possible Injury

Unknown

3 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

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 24, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 23, 2025

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