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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 -
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
Aurora emergency crews are on the scene of a five car-semi truck crash that also sparked a brush fire along Interstate 70.
Eastbound I-70 at Peña Boulevard will be closed for up to two hours, said an Aurora police spokesman.
Type: Truck Accident
The pilot of an experimental plane died when he crashed in Boulder County.
Date:
Tuesday, February 11, 2014City:
Boulder, CO
Type: Aircraft Accident
A 10-year-old girl crashed a car into a DMV office in Parker on Monday.
According to police, the vehicle was sitting in the DMV parking lot when the girl got into the car and it started going.
Type: Car Accident
A snowmobiler is dead and another was partially buried in a large avalanche near Mount Crested Butte in Colorado.
The Gunnison County coroner says the accident happened Monday close to Kebler Pass.
Date:
Saturday, February 8, 2014City:
Mount Crested Butte, CO
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics:
SnowmobileAuthorities say a 46-year-old man was killed when he crashed into a tree while skiing at Keystone Resort.
Type: Other Type of Accident
Lakewood police are searching for a suspect after a “puffer” pickup was stolen and then crashed into a van.
According to police, the owner of the pickup jumped into the bed of the truck as the suspect was driving away.
Type: Truck Accident
An RTD light rail train and an SUV crashed in downtown Denver Thursday afternoon just as the afternoon rush was beginning.
Type: Train Accident
Police in Aurora shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 225 on Sunday night after a car struck and killed a pedestrian and then drove off.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunA 20-year-old Payson woman died in a traffic crash Wednesday morning in Wyoming.
Type: Car Accident
Police in Denver are investigating after an SUV was found in Sloan’s Lake Tuesday morning.
Police say the people inside the SUV fled the scene before officers arrived.
Type: Car Accident
Three people were killed in a helicopter crash Monday afternoon.
According to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the three people were killed in the helicopter crash just south of the town of Silt.
Type: Aircraft Accident
A Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy died in a crash Sunday on Highway 93 when a Sports Utility Vehicle tried to pass another vehicle in a no passing zone.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Authorities have released the name of a bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run crash near Windsor.
Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunA late night chase in Adams County ended with one man dead and two others hurt.
It came to an end just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at Interstate 25 and 70th Avenue.
Type: Car Accident
The driver of an SUV crashed into a Denver fire truck and then fled the scene late Wednesday afternoon according to Denver Police.
The driver was in a Hummer H2. The collision happened at Havana Street and E. Exposition Ave.
Type: Car Accident