Boulder, Colorado

Sideswipe Accidents in Boulder, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Boulder

366

Total Crashes

Fatalities

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 Boulder.
2
Blind spot errors
Blind spot errors is a leading factor in sideswipe same direction accidents throughout Boulder.
3
Distraction
Distraction is a leading factor in sideswipe same direction accidents throughout Boulder.
4
Drowsy driving
Drowsy driving is a leading factor in sideswipe same direction accidents throughout Boulder.

Common Injuries from Sideswipe Accidents

Minor injuries

Whiplash

Arm injuries

Vehicle damage

Monthly Crash Trends

40 crashes

Jan

28 crashes

Feb

42 crashes

Mar

33 crashes

Apr

43 crashes

May

33 crashes

Jun

36 crashes

Jul

27 crashes

Aug

22 crashes

Sep

21 crashes

Oct

14 crashes

Nov

27 crashes

Dec

Average: 31 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 23, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 17, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 14, 2025

Serious Injury

Unknown

1 injury reported. Serious Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 30, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 28, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 22, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 13, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 11, 2025

Property Damage

Unknown

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 2, 2025

Possible Injury

Unknown

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

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