Aurora, Colorado

Sideswipe Accidents in Aurora, Colorado

Collisions where vehicles traveling in the same direction make side contact. Learn about sideswipe same direction accidents in Aurora, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Aurora

1,651

Total Crashes

Fatalities

526

Injuries

SIDESWIPE_SAME

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Sideswipe Accidents

1
Lane changes without signaling
Lane changes without signaling is a leading factor in sideswipe same direction accidents throughout Aurora.
2
Blind spot errors
Blind spot errors is a leading factor in sideswipe same direction accidents throughout Aurora.
3
Distraction
Distraction is a leading factor in sideswipe same direction accidents throughout Aurora.
4
Drowsy driving
Drowsy driving is a leading factor in sideswipe same direction accidents throughout Aurora.

Common Injuries from Sideswipe Accidents

Minor injuries

Whiplash

Arm injuries

Vehicle damage

Monthly Crash Trends

176 crashes

Jan

160 crashes

Feb

153 crashes

Mar

143 crashes

Apr

169 crashes

May

154 crashes

Jun

164 crashes

Jul

126 crashes

Aug

121 crashes

Sep

111 crashes

Oct

72 crashes

Nov

102 crashes

Dec

Average: 138 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 11, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 11, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 10, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 7, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 7, 2026

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 20, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 19, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 14, 2025

Possible Injury

Unknown

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 11, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of sideswipe same direction accidents in Aurora include: Lane changes without signaling, Blind spot errors, Distraction, Drowsy driving. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.