Brighton, Colorado

Sideswipe Accidents in Brighton, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Brighton

275

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Sideswipe (Same Direction)

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

Common Injuries from Sideswipe Accidents

Minor injuries

Whiplash

Arm injuries

Vehicle damage

Monthly Crash Trends

26 crashes

Jan

33 crashes

Feb

37 crashes

Mar

26 crashes

Apr

25 crashes

May

23 crashes

Jun

28 crashes

Jul

21 crashes

Aug

16 crashes

Sep

17 crashes

Oct

5 crashes

Nov

18 crashes

Dec

Average: 23 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 30, 2025

Property Damage

US Highway 85 & Bromley Lane

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 28, 2025

Property Damage

Bridge Street Roundabout & Kuner Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 26, 2025

Property Damage

False & MM 21.887

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 8, 2025

Property Damage

S 27TH AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 23, 2025

Possible Injury

False & SABLE BLVD

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 15, 2025

Property Damage

True & BRIGHTON RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 15, 2025

Property Damage

Medical Center Drive & Bromley Lane

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 14, 2025

Property Damage

True & HWY 85

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 12, 2025

Property Damage

True & S 4TH AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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