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Car Accident - HWY 160 & MM 78
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Snow
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near HWY 160, AT, MM 78, LA PLATA County, CO
Recent Injury Crashes Near LA PLATA
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HWY 160 & MM 77.878
0.1 miMar 30, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
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US 160 & MM 77.834
0.1 miMay 15, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
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HWY 160 & MM 78.321
0.3 miSep 19, 2024 | Two-Vehicle Crash
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HWY 160 & CHERRY GULCH RD
0.3 miSep 1, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle | 1 injured
On Thursday, February 23, 2023, at approximately 9:24 AM, a rear-end collision occurred on HWY 160, near MM 78, LA PLATA County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Snow weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5A230317
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 78
Route 160A | 78.000 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Rear End
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Recent Injury Crashes Near LA PLATA
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
HWY 160 & MM 77.878
0.1 miMar 30, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
US 160 & MM 77.834
0.1 miMay 15, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 160 & MM 78.321
0.3 miSep 19, 2024 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles | 2 injured
HWY 160 & CHERRY GULCH RD
0.3 miSep 1, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle | 1 injured
HWY 160 & MM 78.334
0.3 miJun 17, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
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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. 45 mph (limit: 65)
Driver
Male, 25 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
Vehicle 2 (Pickup Truck)
Speed
Est. 35 mph (limit: 65)
Driver
Male, 25 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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FAQ
Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included snow.
Confirmed
Were road conditions adverse?
Yes, the road surface was icy.
Confirmed
Crash Summary
DateFebruary 23, 2023
Time9:24 AM
Day of WeekThursday
LocationHWY 160 & MM 78
CountyLA PLATA County
Crash TypeRear End
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherSnow
Road ConditionIcy
LightingDaylight
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number5A230317
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol