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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(link is external) and Southwest states(link is external). The abundance of mineral resources supports many mining and energy companies in the area, and its position in the Mountain Time Zone(link is external) makes it an important location for the telecommunications industry.
Major Roadways in Denver
- Interstate 25(link is external) 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(link is external) is a major east-west highway that runs from Baltimore, Maryland, to Cove Fort, Utah, passing through the central US.
- Interstate 76(link is external) 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(link is external), 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(link is external), or the Denver/Boulder Turnpike, begins at Rocky Mountain National Park(link is external) and runs to the state line with Kansas.
Other Transportation
- The Regional Transportation District(link is external) 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(link is external).
- Greyhound Lines(link is external) has a major intercity bus hub in Denver.
- The primary airport in the area is the Denver International Airport(link is external).
- Three general aviation ariports also exist in the area: the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport(link is external), the Centennial Airport(link is external), and the Front Range Airport(link is external).
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
- BikeDenver(link is external)
- Bicycle Colorado(link is external)
- Roadsafe Traffic Systems(link is external)
- Motorcycle Safety Programs(link is external)
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 -
233
Arapahoe County, CO -
52
Boulder County, CO -
66
Dawes County, NE -
3
Delta County, CO -
1
Denver County, CO -
281
Douglas County, CO -
42
Eagle County, CO -
6
Garfield County, CO -
20
Grand County, CO -
8
Jefferson County, CO -
89
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
Wade Howard Tefft, 41, of Brighton, died in a small-plane crash in Adams County. The cause of his death have not yet been released. The crash occurred Sunday afternoon northeast of Denver International Airport.
Date:
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Type: Aircraft Accident
An off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff's Department sergeant was hit and killed while assisting at the site of a multi-vehicle crash, north of Conifer on U.S. 285. Sgt. Sean Renfro was directing traffic when he was killed.
Type: Car Accident
A pilot was killed in a plane crash Tuesday morning in a neighborhood near Centennial Airport around 4:40 a.m. near South Billings Way. The pilot left Centennial Airport around 4:30 a.m., but officials have not confirmed the pilot's destination.
Date:
Tuesday, December 30, 2014Roadway:
South Billings Way
Type: Aircraft Accident
At around 11:20pm, a vehicle driven by Schmitt struck Hamilton, leaving her laying in the roadway with a broken back and not remaining to call for help.
Date:
Friday, December 26, 2014
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunScott Gadsby, 46, of Parker was ejected from the 2000 Toyota 4Runner he was driving after losing control in the icy conditions and rolling over on E-470 south of Denver.
Type: Car Accident
A 19-year-old male was driving on US 36 when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a wall, and then a tree. He sustained fatal injuries. No one else was involved in the accident.
Tovar was traveling westbound on Highway 40 when he veered into the eastbound lane and struck a semi-truck driven by Jeffrey Higgs, 47.
A 14-year-old male who had walked pass many obvious "No Trespassing" signs was killed as he was struck by a train coming out of a tunnel underneath South Colorado Boulevard.
Type: Train Accident
Topics:
Children/Minors InvolvedA single-vehicle car accident resulted in the death of a Colorado woman. Cody Seldon, 22, of Michigan was driving east on I-80 near Sunol, Nebraska Saturday morning when he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll.
Type: Car Accident
Eric Haiar, 26, from Silverthorne, died while snowboarding at Keystone Ski Resort on Friday. It appears he lost control while snowboarding on Spring Dipper, an intermediate run, and crashed into a tree.
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2014
Type: Other Type of Accident
Nadine Chavez was walking near the intersection of East 33rd Avenue in between Fillmore and Milwaukee streets when she was struck by a pickup truck. She later died of her injuries.
Date:
Tuesday, December 9, 2014City:
Denver, CO
Type: Pedestrian Accident
East High School students in Denver walked out of school on December 3rd to protest the Ferguson grand jury decision.
Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics:
Medical
A rollover crash occured on Interstate 25 at around 9:25 p.m. that took the lives of two people, and injured two others.
Type: Car Accident
Three people died a single-vehicle accident in northern Wyoming. Those killed are 42-year-old Willie L. Reeder, of Florida; 60-year-old Randy D. Roddy, of California; and a 28-year-old man from Texas whose name has not yet been released.
Date:
Wednesday, November 26, 2014City:
Gillette, WY
Type: Car Accident
For an unknown reason, the driver of a semi-truck that was hauling eggs lost control and rolled off of I-25 towards the median.
Type: Truck Accident