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Denver County Colorado, Fatal Car Accident Facts & Statistics

As of August 2022, Denver County had 40 fatal car accidents resulting in 41 total deaths for the year. Out of those, 15 involved intoxicated motorists. In 2021, 69 people lost their lives across 65 deadly accidents on Denver County roads. Of those who lost their lives, 24 were alcohol-related fatalities.

Traffic Crash Information: Motorcycle and Car Accidents

As of August 2022, Denver County has had 9,211 car accidents, 277 involving serious injuries. The number of car accidents in previous years are as follows:

  • 2021: 16,243 (including 448 serious injury crashes)
  • 2020: 14,376 (including 346 serious injury crashes)
  • 2019: 22,065 (including 430 serious injury crashes)
  • 2018: 22,258 (including 441 serious injury crashes)
  • 2017: 22,085 (including 409 serious injury crashes)

There were 183 motorcycle accidents in Denver County between January 1, 2022- August 31, 2022. Careless driving, aggressive driving, drug, and alcohol use, and speeding were also factors in these accidents.  In 2021, Denver County had 288 reported motorcycle accidents; nine led to DUI charges, while 11 were believed to involve alcohol.

Overview of Denver County, Colorado

The City of Denver is located within Denver County. Denver is the principal city of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Dangerous Intersections in Denver County, Colorado

  • 20th and Market
  • Blake Street and 20th
  • Central Park Boulevard at East Martin Luther King Boulevard
  • North Quebec Street and East Martin Luther King Boulevard
  • West Alameda Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive
  • West Alameda Avenue at South Federal Boulevard
  • Downing Street at East Colfax
  • North Lincoln and East Colfax
  • West 6th Avenue and North Kalamath Street
  • Quebec Street at East 36th Avenue
  • South Colorado Boulevard at East Alameda Avenue
  • West Colfax Avenue at Kalamath Street
  • South University Boulevard and East Asbury Avenue
  • North Broadway and East 13th Avenue
  • Speer Boulevard at Auraria Parkway
  • West Colfax Avenue at Speer Boulevard
  • West Evans Avenue at South Federal Boulevard

Helpful Links

Denver County Sheriff’s Department

Denver County Accident Reports

Denver County Resources/Quick Links

Accident Information and Statistics for Colorado’s Largest Counties

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The population of Denver County is an estimated 715,000. Here you will find varying road conditions and traffic, which can change rapidly depending on the weather and what is happening locally. Here is an overview of Denver County’s traffic accidents in 2019:

Denver Infographic

Being in a serious car, truck, boat, or motorcycle in Denver County, Colorado, can leave you or a loved one with life-threatening and debilitating injuries. The good news is that the seasoned Keating Wagner attorneys can stand up for your rights and represent you in any potential injury claim you might have after such an accident. Schedule your free consultation today with one of our lawyers to learn more about how we can help.

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