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Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted

These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
W MAIN ST & N CHESTNUT ST
< 0.1 miSep 27, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
W MAIN ST & CHESTNUT ST
< 0.1 miOct 3, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
CHESTNUT ST & MAIN ST
< 0.1 miDec 11, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
W MAIN ST & CHESTNUT S
< 0.1 miJul 2, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
On January 11, 2026, at approximately 6:58 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on MAIN ST, near MAIN/CHESTNUT, Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
26000062
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Reporting agency
CRTPZ
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Records office
CRTPZ
Crash location reference
Chestnut
Route 160? | 38.265
Crash classification
Broadside
Driver factor noted: No Contributing Factor
Near 01, Cortez
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
W MAIN ST & N CHESTNUT ST
< 0.1 miSep 27, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
W MAIN ST & CHESTNUT ST
< 0.1 miOct 3, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
CHESTNUT ST & MAIN ST
< 0.1 miDec 11, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
W MAIN ST & CHESTNUT S
< 0.1 miJul 2, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
HWY 160 & MARKET ST
< 0.1 miFeb 6, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
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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.
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