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Car Accident - HWY 172 & MM 2.005
1 VehiclesSpeed Factor
Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted
Approximate crash location near 01
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On September 29, 2023, at approximately 7:30 AM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on HWY 172, near MM 2.005, La Plata County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5A231454
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 2.005
Route 172A | 2.005
Crash classification
Wild Animal
Driver factor noted: No Contributing Factor
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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.
CR 322 & 300 BLK
0.3 miSep 20, 2025 | Rollover
1 vehicle
HIGHWAY 172
0.8 miMar 16, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
HWY 172 & MM 2.953
1.0 miJul 8, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 172 & LA BOCA CANYON RD
1.1 miSep 24, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
HWY 172 & MM 4.825
2.8 miNov 14, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
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Liability Context
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Speed-Related Factors
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (SUV)
Driver
45 - 54
Occupants
1
Restraint
Shoulder And Lap Belt - Properly Used
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Was speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
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Crash Summary
DateSeptember 29, 2023
Time7:30 AM
LocationHWY 172 & MM 2.005
CountyLa Plata County
Crash TypeSingle-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDark (street-lit)
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number5A231454
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol