Centennial, Colorado

Sideswipe Accidents in Centennial, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Centennial

325

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

Common Injuries from Sideswipe Accidents

Minor injuries

Whiplash

Arm injuries

Vehicle damage

Monthly Crash Trends

40 crashes

Jan

28 crashes

Feb

40 crashes

Mar

26 crashes

Apr

34 crashes

May

25 crashes

Jun

27 crashes

Jul

19 crashes

Aug

22 crashes

Sep

28 crashes

Oct

14 crashes

Nov

22 crashes

Dec

Average: 27 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 12, 2026

Property Damage

S UNIVERSITY BLVD & E ARAPAHOE RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 12, 2026

Possible Injury

E ARAPAHOE RD & S PEORIA ST

4 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 4, 2025

Property Damage

False & MM 195.777

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 30, 2025

Property Damage

False & E OTERO AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 24, 2025

Property Damage

S CHEROKEE TRL & E BRONCOS PKWY

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 23, 2025

Property Damage

Dry Creek Road & Inverness Drive

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 8, 2025

Property Damage

Smoky Hill Road & Himalaya Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 7, 2025

Property Damage

Dry Creek Road & Alton Court

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 7, 2025

Property Damage

State Highway 83 & Mm 66.517

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top Sideswipe Same Direction Lawyers in Centennial — Client Reviews

#1. Whalen Injury Lawyers

5.0(245 reviews)

Near-perfect rating

“There really aren’t proper words to describe how grateful I am that I reached out to Whalen Injury Lawyers....”
— Ryleigh Bell(Auto Accident case)

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#2. D Chadwick Calvert Law

4.8(92 reviews)

Car Accident cases (24 reviews)

“I had the pleasure of working with Chad and Jennifer after being in a rear end collision on C470 in Morrison, CO last October 6th, 2022. I was on a road trip and all of a sudden found myself stranded and without a vehicle over 1000 miles from home....”
— Neil Andrew McGovern(Auto Accident case)

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#3. Manning Herington Accident Injury Attorneys

5.0(99 reviews)

Car Accident cases (21 reviews)

“I was in a car wreck in November of 2016. I came to Robert Manning through a recommendation from my chiropractor when I needed more treatment than I thought. From the minute I met him, I was pleasantly surprised....”
— Taryn Olivera(Auto Accident case)

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