Sterling, Colorado

Sideswipe Accidents in Sterling, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Sterling

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

Common Injuries from Sideswipe Accidents

Minor injuries

Whiplash

Arm injuries

Vehicle damage

Monthly Crash Trends

1 crashes

Feb

1 crashes

Mar

2 crashes

Apr

2 crashes

May

2 crashes

Jun

1 crashes

Jul

1 crashes

Aug

1 crashes

Oct

1 crashes

Nov

Average: 1 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 9, 2025

Property Damage

Interstate 76 & Mm 125.00

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Apr 18, 2025

Minor Injury

US Highway 6 & Mm 403.888

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

2 injuries

Nov 11, 2024

Property Damage

Main Street & Mm 235.799

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Aug 4, 2024

Property Damage

Chestnut Street & Riverview Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jun 13, 2024

Property Damage

False & S DIVISION AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Apr 9, 2024

Possible Injury

False & MM 125.145

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Feb 23, 2024

Property Damage

Main Street & 14th Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 5, 2023

Property Damage

False & MM 234.997

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jun 30, 2023

Property Damage

False & MM 403.459

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 19, 2023

Property Damage

False & 400 BLK

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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