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DENVER, Denver County, CO, Sept. 21, 2026 — A bicyclist suffered serious injuries Saturday afternoon, September 19, in a crash with a motorist at East 40th Avenue and North York Street in Denver, according to authorities.
Denver police said officers responded to the intersection after a collision involving a motorist and a bicyclist. The crash left the bicyclist with serious injuries, authorities reported. Police said drivers should expect delays in the area while officers worked the scene.
The bicyclist's condition has not been released. Authorities have not said whether the motorist was hurt.
Denver police have not released additional details about how the crash happened. The incident remains under investigation, and no citations or charges have been announced.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
What Does Bicycle Crash Data Show?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedalcyclist fatalities accounted for 2.9 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2023. That figure has stayed fairly steady over recent years, even as overall traffic deaths have shifted, showing that cyclists remain a small but consistent share of the people killed on US roads each year.
The national number reflects fatal crashes only. Nonfatal injury crashes, like the one reported in Denver, happen far more and rarely make national data sets in the same way. Local police reports, not federal tallies, are usually the only public record of these collisions.
Bicycle crashes tend to cluster at intersections and driveways, where a driver's and a cyclist's paths cross at an angle that limits the time either has to react. Speed at the moment of impact determines how severe the injuries are, more than any other single factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a cyclist do immediately after a crash with a car?
Move out of traffic if possible, call 911, and wait for police to arrive and document the scene. Even if injuries seem minor at first, a medical check is worth getting, since some injuries take hours to show symptoms.
Do cyclists have the same rights to the road as drivers?
In Colorado, as in most states, cyclists generally have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers on public roads, including the right to a full lane in many situations. Local ordinances can add specific rules for bike lanes and intersections.
Are bicycle crashes more likely to happen at intersections?
Yes. A large share of car-bicycle collisions occur at intersections or driveways, often during turns, when a driver does not see an approaching cyclist in time.
What injuries are most common for cyclists in these crashes?
Head injuries, fractures, and road rash are common, even at lower speeds. Injuries to the shoulders, wrists, and legs are also frequent, since cyclists often brace for impact or are thrown from the bike.
What to Do After a Bicycle Crash in Denver, CO
Anyone involved in a bicycle crash in Denver should get checked by a medical provider as soon as possible, even if they feel able to walk away. Adrenaline can mask pain from fractures or internal injuries in the first hours after a collision.
It helps to get a copy of the police report once it's available and to write down what happened while the details are still fresh, including the time, weather, and any traffic signals at the scene. If there were witnesses, their contact information can be useful later. Photos of the bicycle, any visible injuries, and the intersection itself can also help clarify what happened.
