Salida, Colorado

Rear-End Accidents in Salida, Colorado

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

Crash Statistics for Salida

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

Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents

Whiplash

Back injuries

Head injuries

Spinal cord damage

Monthly Crash Trends

1 crashes

Jan

4 crashes

Feb

1 crashes

Mar

1 crashes

May

6 crashes

Jul

2 crashes

Sep

1 crashes

Oct

1 crashes

Nov

2 crashes

Dec

Average: 2 crashes per month

Recent Crashes

Oct 13, 2025

Property Damage

False & HOLMAN AVE 1700

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Sep 14, 2025

Property Damage

True & 100 N

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 31, 2025

Property Damage

True & 1ST ST

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 7, 2025

Property Damage

Grant Street & 400

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Jul 7, 2025

Property Damage

New Street & 200

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Feb 25, 2025

Possible Injury

HWY 50 & CR 111

1 injury reported. Possible Injury collision.

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 11, 2024

Property Damage

I Street & 1607

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Dec 6, 2024

Property Damage

Rainbow Boulevard & 500 W

Property Damage collision with no injuries reported in current record.

Nov 13, 2024

Minor Injury

Rainbow Boulevard & 400 E

1 injury reported. Minor Injury collision.

1 injury

Frequently Asked Questions

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