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Car Accident - E 120TH AVE & BIRCH DR
2 VehiclesSpeed Factor
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Unknown
Lighting
Unknown
Approximate crash location near E 120TH AVE & BIRCH DR
Recent Nearby Crashes in THORNTON
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BIRCH DR & E 120TH AVE
< 0.1 miAug 26, 2024 | Bicycle Crash
1 vehicle
E 120TH AVE & BIRCH ST
< 0.1 miApr 22, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
E 120TH AVE & BIRCH ST
< 0.1 miFeb 16, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
True
< 0.1 miApr 22, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
On May 8, 2026, at approximately 8:45 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on E 120TH AVE, near BIRCH DR, THORNTON, ADAMS County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Unknown weather conditions and unknown lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
2026005993
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Reporting agency
Thornton Police Department
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Records office
Thornton Police Department
Crash location reference
Birch Dr
Route 1285
Crash classification
Approach Turn
Driver factor noted: No Contributing Factor
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Recent Nearby Crashes in THORNTON
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BIRCH DR & E 120TH AVE
< 0.1 miAug 26, 2024 | Bicycle Crash
1 vehicle
E 120TH AVE & BIRCH ST
< 0.1 miApr 22, 2025 | Rear-End Collision
2 vehicles
E 120TH AVE & BIRCH ST
< 0.1 miFeb 16, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
True
< 0.1 miApr 22, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles
E 120TH AVE & BIRCH DR
< 0.1 miDec 14, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
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Liability Context
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Speed-Related Factors
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Vehicle)
Driver
Unknown, 18_25
Action
Other contributing action
Human Factor
Other human factor
Occupants
1
Restraint
Seatbelt Used
Vehicle 2 (Vehicle)
Driver
Unknown, 55_64
Action
Other contributing action
Human Factor
Other human factor
Occupants
1
Restraint
Seatbelt Used
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Was speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
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Crash Summary
DateMay 8, 2026
Time8:45 AM
LocationE 120TH AVE & BIRCH DR
CityTHORNTON
CountyADAMS County
Crash TypeTwo-Vehicle Crash
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
AgencyThornton Police Department
Case Number2026005993
Reporting AgencyThornton Police Department