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Denver
Denver is nicknamed the "Mile-High City" because its official elevation is exactly one mile above sea level. Like all cities on the eastern edge of the rocky mountains, Denver can experience sudden and extreme changes in climate. In the warmest month of July, temperatures can reach up to 100°F while in December, the coldest month, temperatures have been recorded as low as −29 °F. Denver was first established as gold mining town in 1858. These days, Denver is a natural hub for the distrubution of goods and services to the Mountain and Southwest states. The abundance of mineral resources supports many mining and energy companies in the area, and its position in the Mountain Time Zone makes it an important location for the telecommunications industry.
Major Roadways in Denver
- Interstate 25 is a major north-south highway that travels from Las Cruces, New Mexico to Buffalo, Wyoming, and the main north-south expressway through New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado.
- Interstate 70 is a major east-west highway that runs from Baltimore, Maryland, to Cove Fort, Utah, passing through the central US.
- Interstate 76 that begins in Arvada, near Denver, and goes to the state line with Nebraska where it Interstate 80 near Big Springs.
- U.S. Route 6, also known as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, passes from Bishop, California to Provincetown, Massachusetts. In Colorado it mostly overlaps other freeways, but serves as a route to Utah.
- U.S. Route 36, or the Denver/Boulder Turnpike, begins at Rocky Mountain National Park and runs to the state line with Kansas.
Other Transportation
- The Regional Transportation District manages over 1,000 buses serving 10,000 bus stops in the Denver/Boulder metropolitan area, as well as 6 light rail lines.
- Amtrak provides passenger rail service to Denver on its California Zephyr line.
- Greyhound Lines has a major intercity bus hub in Denver.
- The primary airport in the area is the Denver International Airport.
- Three general aviation ariports also exist in the area: the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, the Centennial Airport, and the Front Range Airport.
Go here to learn about recent accidents in Denver, including:
- Denver motorcycle accidents;
- Denver boating accidents;
- Denver pedestrian accidents;
- Denver car accidents;
- Denver aircraft accidents;
- Denver truck accidents;
- Denver bicycle accidents.
Resources and Outreach Organizations in Denver
When someone is injured in an accident in Denver, it is important to gather information about what happens next.
Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.
Where to find legal assistance after a Denver injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Denver injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a good Denver personal injury attorney can do to help.
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Accident reports by county
Adams County, CO -
232
Arapahoe County, CO -
52
Boulder County, CO -
65
Dawes County, NE -
3
Delta County, CO -
1
Denver County, CO -
280
Douglas County, CO -
41
Eagle County, CO -
6
Garfield County, CO -
20
Grand County, CO -
8
Jefferson County, CO -
86
Keith County, NE -
4
Larimer County, CO -
74
Logan County, CO -
3
Ouray County, CO -
5
Park County, CO -
6
Routt County, CO -
6
Summit County, CO -
11
Weld County, CO -
66
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Most recent accident reports
Dalton Zerlan was walking mid-block on north College Avenue when a white SUV struck him and then sped away. He was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Police found an SUV matching the description, with damage, about 20 minutes later.
Type: Car Accident
The victims' car actually skidded into the southbound lanes before being struck by the truck. The semi-truck driver was not injured and not found to be at fault for the accident.
Type: Car Accident
Two children that were in the SUV suffered minor injuries. One of the drivers died at the scene and another died after being transported to the hospital.
Type: Car Accident
A 26-year-old Colorado man accused of causing a fatal crash near Gillette has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. Investigators say Reese told them he drank "a gallon of alcohol" before the wreck, but toxicology tests are pending.
Type: Car Accident
Two Casper residents died late Saturday evening after their 1968 single-engine airplane crashed one-fourth of a mile south of the Saratoga airport.
Date:
Saturday, September 20, 2014City:
Saratoga, WY
Type: Aircraft Accident
Neither excessive speed nor intoxication is suspected with the driver, police said, adding that the account from independent witnesses and other indications point to the pedestrian being at fault, Police said they do not expect charges to be fi
Type: Pedestrian Accident
There will likely not be charges against the bus driver. The boy has since been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Type: Bus Accident
A pickup ran a stop sign on Highway 14 and was struck by a semi carrying a load of logs.
Type: Truck Accident
Though the bicyclist sustained severe injuries, they are expected to survive.
Type: Bicycle Accident
A crash between a tractor-trailer and pickup left two people dead and one person injured. The wreck occurred just after 5 p.m. on Highway 14 at Weld County Road 31 west of Ault. The driver of the semi truck was not injured.
Type: Truck Accident
A driver fled the scene of an injury collision on foot, and police were not able to catch him.
Type: Car Accident
The scooter driver was rushed to a local hospital but did not survive. He was not wearing a helmet. The truck driver was not injured. No citations have been issued, and the crash remains under investigation.
Date:
Wednesday, September 10, 2014Roadway:
Columbia and Meridian
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Ortega failed a roadside sobriety test and was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The man who was not struck by the car was taken in for questioning and released without charges.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
The crash victim was taken to Denver Health with severe injuries. The driver waited at the scene for authorities to arrive, and witnesses say the pedestrian was crossing illegally.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
A driver involved in one crash on I-270 was killed minutes later in a second crash Wednesday night. Police said two drivers were involved in a crash on eastbound I-270 near Vasquez.
Type: Car Accident