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Car Accident - I-70 & MM 96.268
2 VehiclesSpeed FactorWork Zone
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dawn dusk
Approximate crash location near 01
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On October 20, 2023, at approximately 6:15 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on I-70, near MM 96.268, GARFIELD County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dawn/dusk lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
4C233249
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 96.268
Route 070A | 96.268
Crash classification
Sideswipe Same Direction
Driver factor noted: Not Observed
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Recent Injury Crashes Near GARFIELD
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
I-70 & MM 96.19
0.1 miJul 10, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
I-70 & MM 96.385
0.1 miDec 28, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
I-70 & MM 96.4
0.1 miNov 28, 2024 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
I-70 & MM 96.422
0.2 miDec 1, 2024 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
INTERSTATE 70
0.2 miJan 26, 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 (SUV)
Occupants
1
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FAQ
Was speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
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Was it in a work zone?
Yes, this crash occurred in an active work zone.
Confirmed
Crash Summary
DateOctober 20, 2023
Time6:15 AM
LocationI-70 & MM 96.268
CountyGARFIELD County
Crash TypeTwo-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDawn/Dusk
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number4C233249
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol