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Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of unintentional injury death in Colorado. In 2023, the Colorado Department of Transportation reported 720 traffic accident fatalities – the second-highest number recorded in 10 years. Recognizing the most common causes of car accidents can help drivers avoid and prevent them, leading to a safer Colorado for everyone.
Rear-end collisions are the number one type of car accident reported in Colorado according to statewide crash data. Distracted driving is behind most rear-end car accidents, as a driver who is not paying enough attention to the road may crash into the back of the motor vehicle he or she is following.
A driver dedicating anything less than 100 percent of his or her attention to the road and the driving task is considered to be driving while distracted. Cell phones are the most dangerous form of distraction. Texting while driving is responsible for thousands of car accidents in Colorado each year despite state laws against it.
Speeding can refer to exceeding a posted speed limit or “driving too fast for conditions,” which may be slower than the speed limit in some circumstances. A driver guilty of speeding has a longer stopping distance and may not be able to brake in time to prevent a collision with another motorist, cyclist or pedestrian. Speeding is especially dangerous in inclement weather.
Driving while intoxicated by alcohol or impaired by drugs is behind a high percentage of fatal automobile accidents in Colorado. Intoxicated drivers often have slower reflexes, reduced muscle strength and coordination, and impaired decision-making capabilities. They are more prone to reckless driving behaviors such as speeding, racing, red-light running, tailgating and wrong-way driving.
Driver negligence, meaning the failure to drive with a reasonable amount of care, is behind most automobile accidents in Colorado. However, other human errors can also contribute to devastating collisions. Examples include employers failing to properly train their delivery or truck drivers, vehicle owners failing to properly maintain their cars, and roadside workers cultivating dangerous construction zones.
If a motor vehicle experiences problems with any of its parts or components on a drive, this could cause a serious car accident. Issues such as brake failure, steering failure, tire blowouts and engine breakdowns could be caused by negligent vehicle maintenance or defective auto parts.
If the road that a vehicle is traveling upon is unsafe, it can cause a car accident. A major pothole or crack in the road, for example, could pop a vehicle’s tire and cause a driver to lose control of the car. It is the city or state government’s responsibility to ensure the proper maintenance of all public roads and highways in Colorado.
In Colorado, the party at fault for causing a motor vehicle accident is held liable, or financially responsible, for a victim’s bills, vehicle repairs and other losses. If you need help identifying the cause of your recent car accident to determine the at-fault party, contact the attorneys at Fang Accident Lawyers for assistance.
We will conduct a thorough investigation of your car crash to determine fault and identify all available sources of financial compensation. Our Denver auto accident lawyers can help you move forward with the compensation you need. Call (303) 710-8620 24/7 to schedule a free consultation.