Thornton, Colorado

Sideswipe Accidents in Thornton, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Thornton

630

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

Common Injuries from Sideswipe Accidents

Minor injuries

Whiplash

Arm injuries

Vehicle damage

Monthly Crash Trends

64 crashes

Jan

57 crashes

Feb

46 crashes

Mar

71 crashes

Apr

59 crashes

May

60 crashes

Jun

53 crashes

Jul

53 crashes

Aug

49 crashes

Sep

37 crashes

Oct

28 crashes

Nov

53 crashes

Dec

Average: 53 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 13, 2026

Property Damage

False, Thornton

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 10, 2026

Property Damage

E 144TH AVE & 100 BLK

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 7, 2026

Property Damage

THORNTON PKWY, Thornton

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 21, 2025

Property Damage

False & MM 218.645

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 20, 2025

Property Damage

True & I-25 NB ON RAMP SLIP

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 16, 2025

Property Damage

True & SYLVIA DR

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 16, 2025

Possible Injury

False & MM 218.8

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Nov 15, 2025

Property Damage

144th Avenue near THORNTON

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 14, 2025

Property Damage

False & MM 227.062

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 12, 2025

Property Damage

THORNTON, ADAMS County

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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