While CTTR’s autosave is convenient, the emulation layer adds risk. My advice:

Save states allow you to save your progress at any exact moment in the game.

Knowing your platform can help me give you specific folder paths to clear out any corrupted data.

The emulator processes data faster than the original PSP hardware, leading to "desyncs" during the write process.

If you're experiencing save data crashes while playing Crash Tag Team Racing

Here is how to fix the save data crash and keep your progress safe. 🛠️ Quick Fixes for Save Crashes

While Save States are convenient, Crash Tag Team Racing relies heavily on background scripts. Try to use at least once every 30 minutes. If you only use Save States, the game’s internal "save buffer" can overflow, leading to a permanent crash loop.