Cortez, Colorado

Hit and Run Accidents in Cortez, Colorado

Accidents where a driver flees the scene without stopping. Learn about hit and run 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

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 Cortez.
2
Impaired driving
Impaired driving is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout Cortez.
3
No insurance
No insurance is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout Cortez.
4
Criminal activity
Criminal activity is a leading factor in hit and run accidents throughout Cortez.

Common Injuries from Hit and Run Accidents

Delayed treatment injuries

Severe injuries

Pedestrian injuries

Fatalities

Monthly Crash Trends

3 crashes

Jan

2 crashes

Feb

1 crashes

Mar

6 crashes

Apr

8 crashes

May

3 crashes

Jun

2 crashes

Jul

4 crashes

Aug

5 crashes

Sep

7 crashes

Oct

3 crashes

Nov

Average: 4 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Feb 20, 2026

Property Damage

MAIN STREET & PARK STREET

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 6, 2026

Property Damage

HWY 160 & MARKET ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 24, 2025

Property Damage

Main Street & Chestnut Street

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 17, 2025

Property Damage

True & S CHESTNUT

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Oct 4, 2025

Property Damage

Sligo Street & Downey Avenue

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 21, 2025

Property Damage

False & MILDRED RD

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 12, 2025

Property Damage

True & 7TH ST

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 19, 2025

Fatal

False & HARRISON ST

1 fatality and 0 injuries reported. Fatal collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Frequently Asked Questions

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