Montrose, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Montrose, Colorado

Collisions where one vehicle strikes the back of another. Learn about rear-end accidents in Montrose, common causes, typical injuries, and find specialized accident lawyers who can help with your case.

Crash Statistics for Montrose

269

Total Crashes

2

Fatalities

58

Injuries

Rear-End Collision

Most Common Type

Common Causes of Rear-End Accidents

1
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Montrose.
2
Following too closely
Following too closely is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Montrose.
3
Sudden braking
Sudden braking is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Montrose.
4
Poor weather conditions
Poor weather conditions is a leading factor in rear-end accidents throughout Montrose.

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

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Monthly Crash Trends

22 crashes

Jan

24 crashes

Feb

24 crashes

Mar

22 crashes

Apr

22 crashes

May

37 crashes

Jun

32 crashes

Jul

18 crashes

Aug

18 crashes

Sep

14 crashes

Oct

9 crashes

Nov

27 crashes

Dec

Average: 22 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Nov 12, 2025

Property Damage

False & 400 BLK

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 1, 2025

Property Damage

True & S HILLCREST DR

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 31, 2025

Property Damage

Spring Creek Road & 749

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 29, 2025

Property Damage

False & INDUSTRIAL DR

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 14, 2025

Possible Injury

False & MM 89.421

2 injuries reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 6, 2025

Property Damage

Main Street & 300 Blk E

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 23, 2025

Property Damage

Main Street 200 Blk W & Selig Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 15, 2025

Minor Injury

Townsend Avenue & 16000 S

2 injuries reported. Minor Injury collision.

2 injuries

Sep 13, 2025

Property Damage

Townsend Avenue & 2nd Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common causes of rear-end accidents in Montrose include: Distracted driving, Following too closely, Sudden braking, Poor weather conditions. Understanding these factors can help drivers stay alert and prevent accidents.