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Report an Accident
Anytime you are involved in a traffic accident or collision with any other object, whether that may be another vehicle, pedestrian, building or bicyclist, Colorado State law requires all drivers involved to give their name, address and vehicle registration information to all other persons who are involved. This means you must show your driver's license to anyone who asks to see it. In all cases, except for times when an " Accident Alert" has been declared, you must stop and report the crash to the local police agency by calling your local district police station or 911.
Reporting a Crash During Accident Alerts
An "Accident Alert" is declared when conditions (usually poor weather or other community emergency) are so severe that Police Officers are unable to respond to volume of motor vehicle crashes. Some cities may be on Accident Alert while others may not depending on how the conditions are affecting a specific area. You must call for Denver Police response by dialing 911 and speak with the dispatcher to determine if a Police Officer will be sent to the scene of an accident.
While Accident Alert is in effect, Police Officers will only respond if the following circumstances exist:
1) Damaged vehicles are causing the street to be closed.
2)The crash involves a fatality or injury requiring medical attention.
3) Impaired driving (alcohol or drugs) is involved.
4) Any of the involved drivers fails to remain on scene (hit and run).
5) Any of the involved drivers does not have a valid driver's license.
6) Involves on-duty City personnel or there is damage to public property.
If the crash does not meet the criteria for a police response you must do the following:
1) All drivers involved must exchange their name, driver's license information, vehicle registration information and proof of insurance information.
2) File a report as soon as possible by reporting the crash to your local district police station or calling 911. For crashes that occur outside of the Denver city limits, you must respond to that jurisdiction to complete the counter accident report.
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Request Accident Records
Visit our records page at www.denvergov.org/policerecords to order accident records or for information pertaining to an accident report. For an accident report case number please call the Denver Police Records Section at (720) 913-6029 anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays.
Crash Statistics
Total Number of Traffic Accidents in the City and County of Denver
YEAR
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ACCIDENTS
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2000
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31, 879
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2001
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31,126
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| 2002 |
29,101 |
| 2003 |
26,244 |
| 2004 |
25,633 |
| 2005 |
26,507 |
| 2006 |
24,370 |
| 2007 |
23,247 |
2008
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22,379 |
| 2009 |
21,554 |
Total Number of Traffic Citations in the City and County of Denver
YEAR
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TICKETS
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2000
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123,715
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2001
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136,231
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| 2002 |
122,978 |
| 2003 |
108,131 |
| 2004 |
101,131 |
| 2005 |
110,715 |
| 2006 |
119,578 |
| 2007 |
122,604 |
2008
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132,555 |
| 2009 |
144,879 |
Hit and Run Accidents in the City and County of Denver
| YEAR |
HIT & RUN ACCIDENTS |
% OF ALL ACCIDENTS
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HIT & RUN ACCIDENTS WITH FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION**
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% OF ALL HIT & RUN
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| 2000 |
9,168 |
28.76 |
4,553 |
49.66 |
| 2001 |
9,659 |
30.71 |
5,948 |
61.57 |
| 2002 |
8,610 |
29.58 |
5,849 |
67.93 |
| 2003 |
7,138 |
27.19 |
5,343 |
74.85 |
| 2004 |
6,982 |
27.23 |
5,155 |
73.83 |
| 2005 |
7,109 |
36.44 |
5,115 |
71.95 |
| 2006 |
6,448 |
26.46 |
4,761 |
73.83 |
| 2007 |
5,948 |
25.58 |
4,119 |
70.66 |
| 2008 |
5,842 |
26.1 |
3,763 |
64.42 |
| 2009 |
5,178 |
23.85 |
3,473 |
67.07 |
**Only hit and run accidents with one or more solvability factors receive follow up investigation.
Solvability factors include:
(1) The victim has a complete license plate number of the suspect vehicle, or
(2) The victim has a partial license plate number of the suspect vehicle and the make, style and color of the suspect vehicle, or
(3) The suspect driver is known to the victim or to a witness, or
(4) A witness (present or not present) can identify the suspect or provide the license plate number of the suspect vehicle.
Fatal Accidents in the City and County of Denver
YEAR
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FATAL ACCIDENTS
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TOTAL FATALITIES |
2000
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84
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85 |
2001
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62
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66 |
| 2002 |
64 |
67 |
| 2003 |
54 |
66 |
| 2004 |
65 |
68 |
| 2005 |
64 |
64 |
| 2006 |
36 |
41 |
| 2007 |
42 |
42 |
2008
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49 |
50 |
| 2009 |
36 |
37 |
Serious Bodily Injury Accidents in the City and County of Denver
YEAR
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SERIOUS BODILY INJURY ACCIDENTS**
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2000
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97
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2001
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116 |
| 2002 |
118 |
| 2003 |
101 |
| 2004 |
116 |
| 2005 |
92 |
| 2006 |
103 |
| 2007 |
66 |
2008
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108 |
| 2009 |
158 |
** SBI accidents include those where any person involved suffers:
A substantial risk of death, or
A substantial risk of serious, permanent disfigurement, or
A substantial risk of protracted loss/impairment of the function of any part/organ of the body, or
Breaks, fractures, or burns of the second or third degree.
Injury Accidents in the City and County of Denver
YEAR
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INJURY ACCIDENTS**
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2000
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5,677 |
2001
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5,429 |
| 2002 |
5,052 |
| 2003 |
4,768 |
| 2004 |
5,034 |
| 2005 |
4,801 |
| 2006 |
3,448 |
| 2007 |
2,173 |
2008
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2,209 |
| 2009 |
1,904 |
** SBI accidents include those where any person involved suffers:
A substantial risk of death, or
A substantial risk of serious, permanent disfigurement, or
A substantial risk of protracted loss/impairment of the function of any part/organ of the body, or
Breaks, fractures, or burns of the second or third degree.
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Contact the Traffic Investigations Bureau at (720) 337-1000 or Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-STOP (7867) if you have information about suspects.
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Central Park Blvd & E 29th Ave. |
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Date: December 9, 2010
Location: Central Park Blvd & E 29th Ave.
Case: # 10-607750
On December 9, 2010 at about 5 pm, Laura Sherlock (Gorham) was out walking in her Stapleton neighborhood. Mrs. Sherlock, who was pregnant and within two weeks of delivering, was crossing the southbound lanes of Central Park Blvd....
On December 9, 2010 at about 5 pm, Laura Sherlock (Gorham) was out walking in her Stapleton neighborhood. Mrs. Sherlock, who was pregnant and within two weeks of delivering, was crossing the southbound lanes of Central Park Blvd at the eastbound side of E 29th Ave, and was struck by a vehicle that failed to yield the right-of-way. Mrs. Sherlock's child, Edison, suffered significant injury and was delivered under emergency conditions upon arrival at the hospital as a result of this collision. Baby Edison eventually succumbed to his injuries and died later that same day. Mrs. Sherlock suffered life threatening injuries that she continues to recover from. Witnesses described the vehicle as a dark colored SUV or pick-up truck that fled the scene southbound on Central Park Blvd after Mrs. Sherlock was run over and rolled underneath. The witnesses were unable to provide a description of the driver of the hit and run vehicle. Help us solve this crime. If you have information you can call the Traffic Investigations Bureau at (720) 337-1000 or Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867. Information can also be E-mailed to Detective Graves at keith.graves@denvergov.org
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W Mississippi Ave & S Shoshone St. |
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Date: May 10, 2010
Location: W Mississippi Ave & S Shoshone St.
Case: # 10-222694
On May 10, 2010 at approximately 7:01 p.m. a juvenile male age 3 broke free from his mother at the mouth of the alley east of S. Shoshone St at W. Mississippi Ave. The juvenile ran into traffic and was...
On May 10, 2010 at approximately 7:01 p.m. a juvenile male age 3 broke free from his mother at the mouth of the alley east of S. Shoshone St at W. Mississippi Ave. The juvenile ran into traffic and was struck by the suspect vehicle, traveling W/B on Mississippi Ave. The suspect vehicle pulled into a parking lot, stopped momentarily, then fled the scene without leaving any information. Witnesses describe the suspect vehicle a green or teal Toyota Highlander. The driver was described as an Asian female. There is no additional information concerning the suspect vehicle or a license plate, no additional description of the driver and no active leads. Anyone with information concerning this serious bodily injury accident is asked to contact the Traffic Investigations Bureau at (720) 337-1000.
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E Colfax Ave & N Ulster St. |
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Date: May 5, 2010
Location: E Colfax Ave & N Ulster St.
Case: # 10-213231
On May 5, 2010 at approximately 10:07 p.m. a bicyclist was crossing N. Ulster St. at the crosswalk with E. Colfax Ave. from east to west, when the suspect vehicle, traveling N/B on Ulster, struck the bicyclist....
On May 5, 2010 at approximately 10:07 p.m. a bicyclist was crossing N. Ulster St. at the crosswalk with E. Colfax Ave. from east to west, when the suspect vehicle, traveling N/B on Ulster, struck the bicyclist. The suspect vehicle fled the scene in an unknown direction. There were no witnesses to the accident and the bicyclist is unable to provide any information concerning the description of the suspect vehicle or driver. Anyone with information concerning this serious bodily injury accident is asked to contact the Traffic Investigations Bureau at (720) 337-1000.
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E Colfax Ave & N Verbena St. |
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Date: May 3, 2010
Location: E Colfax Ave & N Verbena St.
Case: # 10-209222
On May 3, 2010 at approximately 7:01 p.m. a female pedestrian was crossing E. Colfax Ave. at the crosswalk with N. Verbena St. from north to south, when the suspect vehicle, traveling W/B on Colfax...
On May 3, 2010 at approximately 7:01 p.m. a female pedestrian was crossing E. Colfax Ave. at the crosswalk with N. Verbena St. from north to south, when the suspect vehicle, traveling W/B on Colfax, struck the pedestrian. The suspect vehicle continued travelling W/B on Colfax and then turned onto S/B Valencia St. Witnesses describe the suspect vehicle as a dark blue GMC Yukon with a tan stripe along the bottom There is no additional information concerning the suspect vehicle or a license plate, no additional description of the driver and no active leads. Anyone with information concerning this serious bodily injury accident is asked to contact Detective Chad Kuroda at 720-913-6217 or by e-mail Chad.Kuroda@DenverGov.org
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W Hampden Ave & S Harlan St. |
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Date: April 18, 2010
Location: W Hampden Ave & S Harlan St.
Case: # 10-183172
On April 18, 2010 at approximately 8:49 p.m. Denver Police were called to a report of a hit and run accident where a vehicle that had become broken down and been pushed partially off the roadway. The driver of the broken down car....
On April 18, 2010 at approximately 8:49 p.m. Denver Police were called to a report of a hit and run accident where a vehicle that had become broken down and been pushed partially off the roadway. The driver of the broken down car was standing outside the car with the driver's door open when the driver was struck by a vehicle travelling E/B on W. Hampden Ave. The driver of the broken down vehicle sustained a serious leg injury and was transported to Sweedish Hospital. The vehicle, described by witnesses to the accident as a dark colored sedan, continued E/B without stopping. There is no additional information concerning the suspect vehicle or a license plate, no additional description of the driver and no active leads. Anyone with information concerning this serious injury collision is asked to contact Detective Keith Graves at (720) 337-1000 or by E-mail at keith.graves@denvergov.org
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