Longmont, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Longmont, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Longmont

1,313

Total Crashes

Fatalities

398

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

109 crashes

Jan

100 crashes

Feb

98 crashes

Mar

121 crashes

Apr

168 crashes

May

137 crashes

Jun

122 crashes

Jul

90 crashes

Aug

100 crashes

Sep

101 crashes

Oct

68 crashes

Nov

99 crashes

Dec

Average: 109 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Nov 18, 2025

Property Damage

False & MM 56.173

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 15, 2025

Property Damage

Main Street & 4th Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 13, 2025

Property Damage

Ken Pratt Boulevard & Martin Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 10, 2025

Property Damage

True & FRANCIS ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 5, 2025

Minor Injury

Pace Street & Mountain View Avenue

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

2 injuries

Nov 5, 2025

Property Damage

17th Avenue & Hilltop Drive

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 5, 2025

Property Damage

S HOVER ST & BOSTON AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 5, 2025

Property Damage

Mountain View Avenue & Main Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 3, 2025

Property Damage

Main Street & 4th Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 3, 2025

Property Damage

True & PRATT ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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