Denver Bicycle Crash Trends: 2024 Data Breakdown from Open Data Catalog

We just wrapped up a new analysis of Denver’s bicycle crash data from the Denver Open Data Catalog and the results are eye-opening.

Some quick takeaways:

• 178 reported bike crashes in 2024 — almost all involved injuries
• Most dangerous areas? Spread across the city, but key spots include: Auraria Pkwy & Colfax Alameda & Lipan
• Worst times to ride: Weekday commutes (8–10 AM and 3–5 PM)
• Most crashes happened in daylight on dry roads
• Top causes: Drivers turning, not seeing cyclists, or failing to yield
• Most crashes were avoidable, caused by infrastructure, not weather

This isn’t about bad weather or reckless riding—most of these crashes happened when people were biking predictably. The data highlights a real need for safer intersections, protected bike lanes, and better system design overall.

If you ride in Denver, this may help you avoid trouble spots—or help push for smarter infrastructure.

Would love your thoughts or feedback. Have you had close calls in these areas? Are there other routes you think deserve attention?

If you’re interested, you can read the full article here.