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Car Accident - HWY 172 & MM 19.763
4 VehiclesSpeed FactorWork Zone
3-Year Intersection History
1 crashes
Crash history at this intersection
Comparable Crashes
5
Used for similar-pattern claim and liability context
Vehicles
4
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near 01
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 172 & MM 19.854
0.1 miFeb 22, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HIGHWAY 172
0.2 miApr 7, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 172 & MM 20
0.2 miJul 5, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 172 & MM 20.016
0.3 miJan 9, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
How this spot ranks
3-year history
1 crashes
Tracked at this location
Corridor volume
183 on HWY 172
Published crashes tied to this corridor
Comparable crashes
5 similar records
Similar crash pattern in the published dataset
Street pattern
183 on HWY 172
Published crashes connected to this street corridor.
On September 28, 2023, at approximately 12:40 PM, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on HWY 172, near MM 19.763, La Plata County, Colorado. 4 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
5A231444
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 19.763
Route 172A | 19.763
Crash classification
Rear End
Driver factor noted: No Contributing Factor
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Near 01, La Plata
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 172 & MM 19.854
0.1 miFeb 22, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HIGHWAY 172
0.2 miApr 7, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 172 & MM 20
0.2 miJul 5, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 172 & MM 20.016
0.3 miJan 9, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
HWY 172 & MM 20.063
0.3 miJul 24, 2024 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles | 1 injured
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Liability Context
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.
FindLaw - Speeding Accident LiabilityWork Zone Crash
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 3 (SUV)
Driver
65 - 74
Occupants
1
Restraint
Shoulder And Lap Belt - Properly Used
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FAQ
Was speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
Confirmed
Was it in a work zone?
Yes, this crash occurred in an active work zone.
Confirmed
Crash Summary
DateSeptember 28, 2023
Time12:40 PM
LocationHWY 172 & MM 19.763
CountyLa Plata County
Crash TypeMulti-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles4
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDaylight
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number5A231444
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol