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Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Cloudy
Lighting
Dawn dusk

These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
CR 243 & SAWMILL RD
1.3 miNov 2, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
CR 243 & SIERRA VERDE
1.3 miJan 1, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
CR 243 & CR 240
1.4 miOct 20, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
CR 240 & CR 243
2.4 miAug 29, 2025 | Rollover
1 vehicle | 1 injured
On January 8, 2026, at approximately 5:10 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on CR 243, near SIERRA VERDE, LA PLATA County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Cloudy/overcast weather conditions and dawn/dusk lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5A260045
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Sierra Verde
Route 2000 | R0243
Crash classification
Sideswipe Opposite Direction
Driver factor noted: No Contributing Factor
Near 01, LA PLATA
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
CR 243 & SAWMILL RD
1.3 miNov 2, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
CR 243 & SIERRA VERDE
1.3 miJan 1, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
CR 243 & CR 240
1.4 miOct 20, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
CR 240 & CR 243
2.4 miAug 29, 2025 | Rollover
1 vehicle | 1 injured
MARK TRL & GROVES DR
2.4 miDec 3, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Speed-Related Factors
Excessive speed or driving too fast for conditions may constitute negligence. Colorado follows a "reasonable and prudent" speed standard under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1101.
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Was speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included cloudy/overcast.
Were road conditions adverse?
Yes, the road surface was wet.
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