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Car Accident - HWY 550 & MM 24.462
2 VehiclesHit & Run
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
Cloudy
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near 01
Recent Injury Crashes Near DURANGO
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
MAIN AVE & 4350
< 0.1 miSep 6, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
2 vehicles
HWY 550 & ANIMAS VIEW DR
0.2 miSep 20, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles | 2 injured
HWY 550 & ANIMAS VIEW DR
0.3 miSep 20, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles | 3 injured
HWY 550 & ANIMAS VIEW DR
0.3 miSep 16, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
How this spot ranks
3-year history
1 crashes
Tracked at this location
Corridor volume
1,048 on HWY 550
Published crashes tied to this corridor
Comparable crashes
5 similar records
Similar crash pattern in the published dataset
Street pattern
1,048 on HWY 550
DURANGO currently shows 1,674 active crash pages in the published dataset.
On October 4, 2023, at approximately 2:02 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on HWY 550, near MM 24.462, DURANGO, 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 daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
P23-34651
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Reporting agency
Colorado Department of Transportation
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Records office
Colorado Department of Transportation
Crash location reference
Mm 24.462
Route 550B | 24.462
Crash classification
Sideswipe Same Direction
Driver factor noted: Aggressive Driving
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Near 01, DURANGO
Recent Injury Crashes Near DURANGO
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
MAIN AVE & 4350
< 0.1 miSep 6, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
2 vehicles
HWY 550 & ANIMAS VIEW DR
0.2 miSep 20, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles | 2 injured
HWY 550 & ANIMAS VIEW DR
0.3 miSep 20, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles | 3 injured
HWY 550 & ANIMAS VIEW DR
0.3 miSep 16, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
ANIMAS VIEW DRIVE & PEAR TREE LANE
0.4 miJul 26, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
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Liability Context
General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Hit-and-Run Reported
Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offense under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1601. Victims may still recover damages through their own uninsured motorist coverage.
CO Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1601This is general informational context, not legal advice. Every crash is different. If you were involved in this accident, consult with a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car/Passenger Van)
Driver
35 - 44
Occupants
1
Restraint
Shoulder And Lap Belt - Properly Used
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FAQ
Was this a hit-and-run?
Yes, this crash was classified as a hit-and-run.
Confirmed
Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included cloudy/overcast.
Confirmed
Crash Summary
DateOctober 4, 2023
Time2:02 AM
LocationHWY 550 & MM 24.462
CityDURANGO
CountyLa Plata County
Crash TypeTwo-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherCloudy/Overcast
Road ConditionDry
LightingDaylight
AgencyColorado Department of Transportation
Case NumberP23-34651
Reporting AgencyColorado Department of Transportation