Colorado’s 2024 pedestrian accident data is emerging, providing insight into where and why pedestrian injuries occurred throughout the year.
The Denver pedestrian accident attorneys of Dulin McQuinn Young believe that analyzing crash data and increasing awareness on accident prevention are of the utmost importance.
The data as of January 1 to June 30, 2024, showed only 47 pedestrian fatalities throughout Colorado, which is down 24% from 2023.
How Many Pedestrian Accidents Occured in Denver in 2024?
As of March 2025, there were 527 pedestrian accidents in Denver County reported in 2024.
However, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation, 2024 crash data is considered as a preliminary dataset (85% complete). The data below will be updated once available.
Where in Denver Did Pedestrian Accidents Occur in 2024?
The dots mapped below each represent a pedestrian accident from 2024.
Data source: Colorado Department of Transportation
Denver’s Dangerous Intersections for Pedestrians (2024)
The following intersections each had 3 pedestrian accidents in 2024, while all others had 2 or fewer:
20th Street and Market St
E Colfax Ave and N Grant St
Lawrence St and 19th St
N Quebec St and E 36th Ave
What Causes Pedestrian Accidents in Denver?
The following driver actions were reported as contributing actions to Denver’s 2024 pedestrian accidents:
| Driver Action | # of Incidents |
|---|---|
| Careless driving | 100 |
| Failure to yield | 78 |
| Other contributing action | 18 |
| Disregard stop sign or other sign | 9 |
| Failure to stop at signal | 7 |
| Improper Backing | 2 |
| Reckless driving | 2 |
| Followed too closely | 1 |
| Improper Turn | 1 |
| Over-Correcting/ Over-Steering | 1 |
| Speeding | 1 |
What Time Do Denver Pedestrian Accidents Occur?
According to reports, pedestrian accidents in 2024 in Denver occurred at the following times.
| Time Range | # of Incidents |
|---|---|
| Midnight – 5AM | 46 |
| 5AM – 9AM | 58 |
| 9AM – 3PM | 135 |
| 3PM – 7PM | 171 |
| 7PM – Midnight | 117 |