Telluride, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Telluride, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Telluride

Total Crashes

Fatalities

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

1 crashes

Jan

3 crashes

Feb

1 crashes

Mar

4 crashes

Jun

2 crashes

Jul

2 crashes

Aug

1 crashes

Sep

1 crashes

Oct

2 crashes

Dec

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Aug 5, 2025

Property Damage

False & BLACK BEAR RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jan 13, 2025

Possible Injury

Colorado Avenue & Airport Road

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Sep 5, 2024

Property Damage

Colorado Avenue & Eider Creek Lane

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Aug 4, 2024

Possible Injury

False & COLORADO AVE

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

1 injury

Feb 6, 2024

Property Damage

State Highway 145 & Airport Road

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 2, 2024

Property Damage

False & S DAVIS ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 25, 2023

Property Damage

Townsend Street & Pacific Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 21, 2023

Property Damage

Colorado Avenue near 01

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 18, 2023

Property Damage

Colorado Avenue & Butcher Creek Drive

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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