[09-21-26] Two Drivers Seriously Hurt in Crash at E 57th Ave and N Biscay St in Denver

Two motorists suffered serious injuries in a crash near E 57th Avenue and N Biscay Street in Denver, according to police, who are investigating the collision and warning drivers to expect delays in the area.

In a Friday post on X, the Denver Police Department said it was investigating a crash at E 57th Avenue and N Biscay Street that seriously injured two motorists, according to the Denver Police Dept.

The department told drivers to expect delays in the area as the investigation continues.

What the Initial Alert Says

The department’s initial post provided only a brief account: two motorists were seriously injured, and the investigation was continuing.

The post did not explain how the collision happened or identify the vehicles involved.

What Remains Unknown

Broader Crash and Safety Context

For broader context, the Colorado Department of Transportation cautions that crash data shown in its dashboards is preliminary and subject to change, according to the agency. Denver says its Department of Transportation and Infrastructure completed safety improvements on East 56th Avenue between Peoria Street and Peña Boulevard in November 2023, with changes intended to improve safety for all transportation modes.

Citywide figures provide additional—but not intersection-specific—context. Axios Denver, citing data from the city’s Vision Zero program, reported that 93 people were killed on Denver streets in 2025, 13 more than the previous year and the city’s highest tally since 2013, according to Axios Denver.

Details beyond the department’s initial alert remain limited. The exact time of the crash, the specific nature of the injuries, the identities of the motorists, and the cause of the collision have not been released. It is also unclear whether the crash led to any road closures or how long delays in the area might last.

Denver residents can review broader crash statistics through the city’s traffic data resources, which the department maintains separately from individual crash alerts. For now, drivers near E 57th Avenue and North Biscay Street should anticipate slower traffic while the investigation proceeds.

Source : Hoodline 

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