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Sideswipe Accidents

Rifle, Colorado

Sideswipe Accidents in Rifle, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Rifle

46

Total Crashes

1

Fatalities

4

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

Common Injuries from Sideswipe Accidents

Minor injuries

Whiplash

Arm injuries

Vehicle damage

Monthly Crash Trends

4 crashes

Jan

4 crashes

Feb

2 crashes

Mar

7 crashes

Apr

2 crashes

May

4 crashes

Jun

6 crashes

Jul

4 crashes

Aug

4 crashes

Sep

7 crashes

Oct

1 crashes

Nov

1 crashes

Dec

Average: 4 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Property Damage

False & MM 90.536

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Property Damage

Taughenbaugh Boulevard & 705

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Property Damage

24th Street & Howard Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Property Damage

7th Street & Taughenbaugh Boulevard

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Property Damage

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Property Damage

Railroad Avenue & 1320

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Property Damage

True & 7TH S ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Property Damage

True & AIRPORT RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Property Damage

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Property Damage

State Highway 13 & I-70 Eb Ramps Rab

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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