La Junta, Colorado

Hit and Run Accidents in La Junta, Colorado

Accidents where a driver flees the scene without stopping. Learn about hit and run accidents in La Junta, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for La Junta

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Hit And Run

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Hit and Run Accidents

1
Fear of consequences
Fear of consequences is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout La Junta.
2
Impaired driving
Impaired driving is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout La Junta.
3
No insurance
No insurance is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout La Junta.
4
Criminal activity
Criminal activity is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout La Junta.

Common Injuries from Hit and Run Accidents

Delayed treatment injuries

Severe injuries

Pedestrian injuries

Fatalities

Monthly Crash Trends

9 crashes

Jan

2 crashes

Feb

5 crashes

Mar

5 crashes

Apr

6 crashes

May

2 crashes

Jun

1 crashes

Jul

6 crashes

Aug

5 crashes

Sep

3 crashes

Oct

8 crashes

Nov

9 crashes

Dec

Average: 5 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Jan 26, 2026

Property Damage

1220 EDISON AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 26, 2026

Property Damage

ON STREET

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 26, 2025

Property Damage

HWY 50 & MM 378.748

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 9, 2025

Minor Injury

True & GRACE AVE

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 1, 2025

Property Damage

300 BLK EAST 1ST ST & STEEN AVE

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 30, 2025

Property Damage

5th Street & Barnes Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 4, 2025

Minor Injury

Highway 50 W Frtg Road & Bent Avenue

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Nov 4, 2025

Property Damage

5th Street & Edison Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 4, 2025

Minor Injury

W FRANTAG RD & BENT AVE

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of hit and run accidents in La Junta include: Fear of consequences, Impaired driving, No insurance, Criminal activity. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.