Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Wheat Ridge

854

Total Crashes

Fatalities

170

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

58 crashes

Jan

88 crashes

Feb

73 crashes

Mar

80 crashes

Apr

101 crashes

May

86 crashes

Jun

106 crashes

Jul

69 crashes

Aug

51 crashes

Sep

55 crashes

Oct

38 crashes

Nov

49 crashes

Dec

Average: 71 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 10, 2026

Property Damage

W 32ND AVE & WADSWORTH BLVD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 18, 2025

Property Damage

True & HARLAN ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 16, 2025

Property Damage

False & W 44TH AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 13, 2025

Property Damage

29th Avenue & Wadsworth Boulevard

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 6, 2025

Possible Injury

False & MM 9.511

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 2, 2025

Property Damage

44th Avenue & Ward Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 1, 2025

Property Damage

False & KIPLING ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 30, 2025

Property Damage

48th Avenue & Ward Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 29, 2025

Property Damage

Interstate 70 & Garrison Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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