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Car Accident - E 3RD ST.
2 VehiclesSpeed Factor
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Unknown
Lighting
Unknown
Approximate crash location near E 3RD ST.
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On February 27, 2026, at approximately 6:57 PM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on E 3RD ST., RIFLE, GARFIELD County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Unknown weather conditions and unknown lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
2026-2169
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Reporting agency
Colorado Department of Transportation
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Records office
Colorado Department of Transportation
Crash location reference
Route 1125
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Crash classification
Rear End
Driver factor noted: No Contributing Factor
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E 3RD ST & 100
< 0.1 miJul 26, 2024 | Parked Vehicle Collision
2 vehicles
W 3RD ST & RAILROAD AVE
< 0.1 miFeb 8, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
RAILROAD & E 3RD ST
< 0.1 miApr 30, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
E 3RD ST & 116
< 0.1 miAug 31, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
True
< 0.1 miApr 18, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
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Liability Context
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Speed-Related Factors
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 2 (Passenger Car/Passenger Van)
Driver
35 - 44
Occupants
1
Restraint
Shoulder And Lap Belt - Unknown Usage
Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck/Utility Van)
Driver
45 - 54
Occupants
1
Restraint
Shoulder And Lap Belt - Unknown Usage
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Was speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
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Crash Summary
DateFebruary 27, 2026
Time6:57 PM
LocationE 3RD ST.
CityRIFLE
CountyGARFIELD County
Crash TypeTwo-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
AgencyColorado Department of Transportation
Case Number2026-2169
Reporting AgencyColorado Department of Transportation