Monument, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Monument, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Monument

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

9 crashes

Jan

10 crashes

Feb

3 crashes

Mar

4 crashes

Apr

12 crashes

May

5 crashes

Jun

10 crashes

Jul

11 crashes

Aug

9 crashes

Sep

11 crashes

Oct

7 crashes

Nov

2 crashes

Dec

Average: 8 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Nov 7, 2025

Possible Injury

Interstate 25, EL PASO County

2 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

2 injuries

Nov 6, 2025

Property Damage

True & JACKSON CREEK PKWY

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 10, 2025

Possible Injury

Interstate 25, EL PASO County

2 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

2 injuries

Oct 9, 2025

Possible Injury

Interstate 25 & MM 158.288

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 2, 2025

Property Damage

Higby Road & Jackson Creek Parkway

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 13, 2025

Property Damage

Beacon Lite Road & 2nd Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 13, 2025

Property Damage

State Highway 105 & Beacon Lite Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 6, 2025

Possible Injury

False & MM 160.730

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 3, 2025

Possible Injury

False & BEACON LITE RD

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

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