Cortez, Colorado

Drunk Driving Accidents in Cortez, Colorado

Accidents involving impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Learn about dui/dwi accidents in Cortez, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Cortez

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Dui Dwi

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Drunk Driving Accidents

1
Alcohol impairment
Alcohol impairment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Cortez.
2
Drug impairment
Drug impairment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Cortez.
3
Poor judgment
Poor judgment is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Cortez.
4
Delayed reactions
Delayed reactions is a leading factor in dui/dwi accidents throughout Cortez.

Common Injuries from Drunk Driving Accidents

Severe injuries

Multiple victims

Fatal injuries

Traumatic brain injury

Monthly Crash Trends

3 crashes

Jan

1 crashes

Feb

4 crashes

Mar

4 crashes

Apr

7 crashes

May

2 crashes

Jun

4 crashes

Jul

4 crashes

Aug

4 crashes

Sep

1 crashes

Oct

3 crashes

Nov

2 crashes

Dec

Average: 3 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Sep 14, 2025

Property Damage

True & 511 W

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 11, 2025

Property Damage

Main Street & Hawkins Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Aug 23, 2025

Minor Injury

False & S WASHINGTON ST

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jun 6, 2025

Property Damage

Montezuma Street & Market Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 28, 2025

Property Damage

False & N MILDRED RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 11, 2025

Property Damage

True & BEECH ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 8, 2025

Property Damage

False & MM 1.227

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

May 1, 2025

Property Damage

US Highway 160 & Mm 35.948

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Apr 23, 2025

Property Damage

True near Cortez

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of dui/dwi accidents in Cortez include: Alcohol impairment, Drug impairment, Poor judgment, Delayed reactions. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.