DENVER PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS
Pedestrian crashes remain a serious safety problem across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 7,080 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes nationwide in 2024. More than 71,000 pedestrians were also injured.
The problem is significant in Colorado as well. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, 120 pedestrians were killed on Colorado roads in 2024. Denver recorded 18 pedestrian fatalities that year, the second-highest total among Colorado counties.
Visibility is an important factor in many pedestrian crashes. CDOT reports that 78 pedestrian fatalities in Colorado occurred when it was dark in 2024, representing 65% of all pedestrian deaths that year.
The longer-term trend also remains concerning. In 2025, the state of Colorado recorded 127 pedestrian fatalities. Between 2020 and 2025, Denver County alone recorded 140 pedestrian deaths, more than any other state county during that period.
Pedestrians have little physical protection when struck by a motor vehicle. Even a collision at a relatively low speed can cause traumatic brain injuries, fractures, spinal injuries, internal injuries, or other life-changing harm.
Common factors that can contribute to pedestrian crashes include:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Impaired driving
- Failure to yield
- Unsafe turns
- Poor visibility
- Failure to obey traffic signals
- Drivers failing to watch for pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks
If you or someone you love has been injured while walking, a Denver pedestrian accident attorney can investigate what happened and help determine who may be responsible.
DENVER PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS FOR VICTIMS OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Our Denver personal injury attorneys represent pedestrians injured by negligent drivers throughout Denver and surrounding Colorado communities. Pedestrian accidents can result in extensive medical care, time away from work, long-term rehabilitation, and permanent injuries.
Our Denver pedestrian accident attorneys can investigate the collision, obtain crash evidence, communicate with insurance companies, and help document the full impact of the injuries. This may include current medical expenses, anticipated future treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses.
When a pedestrian accident results in the loss of a loved one, eligible family members may also be able to pursue a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death case can help families seek accountability and recover damages available under Colorado law.
Denver Personal Injury Lawyers® has received recognition for its personal injury work in Colorado. In 2026, President Sean McQuaid was named to the ColoradoBiz Colorado 500 Power List. The firm has also received recent recognition from Westword and ColoradoBiz® for its work representing injured people.
Our attorneys work to take the legal and insurance burden off injured clients while they concentrate on treatment and recovery. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Call Denver Personal Injury Lawyers® at (720) 500-HURT or schedule a free consultation to discuss your pedestrian accident case with an attorney.
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