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Car Accident - HWY 550 & 15TH ST E
3-Year Intersection History
1 crashes
Crash history at this intersection
Comparable Crashes
5
Used for similar-pattern claim and liability context
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near HWY 550, 00466FN, 15TH ST E, DURANGO, LA PLATA County, CO
Recent Nearby Crashes in DURANGO
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HWY 550B & EAST 15TH STREET
< 0.1 miJul 24, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
MAIN AVE & E 15TH ST
< 0.1 miSep 24, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
15TH ST & MAIN AVE
< 0.1 miSep 20, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
E 15TH ST & HWY 550
< 0.1 miDec 23, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
How this spot ranks
3-year history
1 crashes
Tracked at this location
Corridor volume
1,043 on HWY 550
Published crashes tied to this corridor
Comparable crashes
5 similar records
Similar crash pattern in the published dataset
Street pattern
1,043 on HWY 550
DURANGO currently shows 1,668 active crash pages in the published dataset.
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at approximately 4:02 PM, a rear-end collision occurred on HWY 550, near 15TH ST E, DURANGO, LA PLATA County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
P23-08148
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Reporting agency
Durango Police Department
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Records office
Durango Police Department
Crash location reference
15th St E
Route 550B | 21.879 | Intersection Related
Crash classification
Rear End
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Recent Nearby Crashes in DURANGO
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HWY 550B & EAST 15TH STREET
< 0.1 miJul 24, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
MAIN AVE & E 15TH ST
< 0.1 miSep 24, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
15TH ST & MAIN AVE
< 0.1 miSep 20, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
E 15TH ST & HWY 550
< 0.1 miDec 23, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
E 15TH ST & MM 21.765
0.1 miAug 22, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
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Liability Context
General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Rear-End Collision Pattern
In Colorado, the trailing driver in a rear-end collision is often presumed to be at fault for following too closely, though this presumption can be rebutted with evidence.
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck)
Speed
Est. 35 mph (limit: 35)
Driver
Male, 17 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
Vehicle 2 (SUV)
Speed
Speed limit: 35 mph
Driver
Male, 17 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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Crash Summary
DateMarch 7, 2023
Time4:02 PM
Day of WeekTuesday
LocationHWY 550 & 15TH ST E
CityDURANGO
CountyLA PLATA County
Crash TypeRear End
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDaylight
AgencyDurango Police Department
Case NumberP23-08148
Reporting AgencyDurango Police Department