Lafayette, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Lafayette, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Lafayette

467

Total Crashes

Fatalities

105

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

46 crashes

Jan

50 crashes

Feb

39 crashes

Mar

48 crashes

Apr

49 crashes

May

41 crashes

Jun

43 crashes

Jul

35 crashes

Aug

32 crashes

Sep

22 crashes

Oct

18 crashes

Nov

44 crashes

Dec

Average: 39 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Nov 6, 2025

Property Damage

US Highway 287 & MM 306.838

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 5, 2025

Property Damage

False & ISABELLE RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 27, 2025

Possible Injury

False & MM 306.808

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 23, 2025

Possible Injury

Baseline Road & Coal Creek Boulevard

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 19, 2025

Property Damage

US Highway 287 & Isabelle Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 10, 2025

Possible Injury

True & W BASELINE RD

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Oct 8, 2025

Property Damage

South Boulder Road & US Highway 287

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 30, 2025

Possible Injury

95th Street & Dagny Way

2 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

2 injuries

Sep 30, 2025

Property Damage

Arapahoe Road & 95th Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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