Denver Truck Accident Attorneys

Denver Truck & Bus Accident Statistics

As one of the most densely populated areas in Colorado, its no surprise that Denver has its fair share of motor vehicle and large commercial vehicle accidents. Denver’s “Vision Zero” crash data dashboard shows that fatal accidents in 2022 were slightly down compared to 2021 (76 in 2022 vs 84 in 2021), however, were relatively high compared to the prior 8 years. Since 2013, Denver’s population also grew by approx 350,000 people as illustrated by Macrotrends.

The Colorado Department of Transportation recorded on the CDOT website that in 2022 there were 92,874 crashes in the state of Colorado, 14,900 of which were in Denver County. The same report found that most of these accidents fell Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:00 – 8:00am and 3:00 – 5:00 pm.

In a report published by The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found that:

• 37,133 lives lost on America’s roadways in 34,247 fatal motor vehicle crashes.
• 5,005 lives lost in 4,455 crashes involving large trucks or buses; fatalities increased 8% from 2016, and fatal crashes increased 8%.
• Large truck occupants comprised 17% of all large truck and bus fatalities, a 7% increase from 2016.
• Large trucks and buses account for 13% of the traffic fatalities.

Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents

In general terms, according to section 13-80-101 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, any legal claim for bodily injury or property damage resulting from a truck accident must be initiated within three (3) years of the incident. This includes accidents involving drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, electric scooter riders, or pedestrians. The three-year time frame starts from the date of the accident, and the same deadline applies to lawsuits related to vehicle damage caused by the accident.

Pursuing a Truck Accident Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Denver, CO

If you or a family member was seriously injured, or if a family member was killed in a truck accident you should seek the advice and representation of a skilled and experienced San Francisco truck accident injury attorney. TruckAccidentAttorneyNetwork.org has organized a database of attorneys who focus their practice on Motor Vehicle Vehicle accidents, with significant experience litigating trucking collisions.