How Common Is Road Rage?

 Posted on April 18, 2025 in Car Accidents

On April 11th, 2025, two vehicles collided on I-25 in Colorado Springs. This crash killed one person, and several others were injured. According to the police, a road rage incident caused the deadly accident. The allegedly at-fault driver was arrested on felony charges. Statistics report that around 92 percent of U.S. respondents witnessed at least one road rage incident in the past year. 89 percent claimed to have been a road rage victim.

The Colorado State Patrol reportedly received 54,956 calls in 2023 related to road rage. This form of driver aggression seems to be on the rise. Understanding common behaviors associated with road rage may keep you safer on the roads. However, if you are injured in a car accident caused by road rage, our dedicated Denver, CO personal injury lawyers are here to help you collect maximum compensation.

How Does Road Rage Affect Drivers?

Road rage is an extreme form of aggressive driving. Drivers essentially use their vehicles as a weapon to punish others for perceived insults. Whether these drivers are already stressed, running late, stuck in congested traffic, or simply do not care about the danger, road rage can take many forms, including:

• Tailgating
• Excessive speed
• Slamming on brakes or making sudden steering adjustments
• Weaving through traffic without signaling
• Ramming or sideswiping another vehicle
• Following another vehicle, attempting to stop it to confront the other driver directly
• Forcing another car off the road
• Yelling, rude gestures, and aggressive honking

Many drivers are alone in their vehicles, which can lead to behaviors the person usually would not exhibit because no one is there to witness them. When these behaviors cause an accident, injured victims likely qualify to pursue compensation.

What Damages Are Available in Road Rage Accident Claims?

All victims’ damages are different. Your attorney will calculate your eligible damages according to the specifics of your case. You may receive reimbursement for your economic losses, such as property damage, medical and ongoing care costs, and lost income. Compensation for your non-economic damages may address things like anxiety, disability, pain and suffering, and lost enjoyment of life.

If someone dies in a road rage collision, eligible survivors can potentially collect additional damages in a wrongful death claim. We can handle those, too.

No insurance company likes paying claims. Getting them to pay a reasonable amount without a lawyer’s advocacy is often impossible. We know the tricks insurers use to shortchange you, and we also know how to outmaneuver them. We will fight hard to collect every penny you deserve.

Discuss Your Case With Our Determined Denver, CO Car Accident Lawyers

When road rage injures you or claims the life of a loved one, the experienced Denver, CO personal injury attorneys at The Gold Law Firm will help you pursue the compensation you deserve. You can send a confidential online message or call 303-694-4653 to arrange for your free consultation.