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Car Accident - EAST MAIN STREET & CACTUS STREET
2 VehiclesSpeed Factor
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Cloudy
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near 01
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On January 12, 2026, at approximately 4:51 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on EAST MAIN STREET, near CACTUS STREET, Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Cloudy/overcast weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
26000046
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Reporting agency
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Records office
CRTPZ
Crash location reference
Cactus St
Route 160 | 39.75
Crash classification
Sideswipe Same Direction
Driver factor noted: No Contributing Factor
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Recent Injury Crashes Near Cortez
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
EAST MAIN STREET & CACTUS STREET
< 0.1 miApr 26, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
HWY 160 & TEXAS ST
0.1 miJul 21, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HIGHWAY
0.1 miApr 25, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles | 1 injured
HIGHWAY 160 & CACTUS STREET
0.1 miJul 29, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
HWY 160 & HAWKINS ST
0.1 miNov 14, 2024 | Pedestrian Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
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Liability Context
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Speed-Related Factors
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Pickup Truck/Utility Van)
Driver
35 - 44
Occupants
1
Restraint
Shoulder And Lap Belt - Properly Used
Vehicle 2 (Pickup Truck/Utility Van)
Driver
35 - 44
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
Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included cloudy/overcast.
Confirmed
Crash Summary
DateJanuary 12, 2026
Time4:51 AM
LocationEAST MAIN STREET & CACTUS STREET
CityCortez
CountyMontezuma County
Crash TypeTwo-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherCloudy/Overcast
Road ConditionDry
LightingDaylight
AgencyCRTPZ
Case Number26000046
Reporting AgencyCRTPZ