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Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight

These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.

HWY 491 & MM 34
< 0.1 miJun 9, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle

HWY 491 & MM 34.008
< 0.1 miApr 21, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle

HWY 491 & CR S
0.1 miJun 7, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles

CR S & CR 22
0.1 miJul 13, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
On August 30, 2023, at approximately 7:00 AM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on HWY 491, near CR S, CORTEZ, Montezuma County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
MC230930
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Reporting agency
Colorado Department of Transportation
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Records office
Colorado Department of Transportation
Crash location reference
Cr S
Route 491B | 33.961
Crash classification
Delineator/Milepost
Driver factor noted: Asleep Or Fatigued
Near 02, CORTEZ
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.

HWY 491 & MM 34
< 0.1 miJun 9, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle

HWY 491 & MM 34.008
< 0.1 miApr 21, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle

HWY 491 & CR S
0.1 miJun 7, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles

CR S & CR 22
0.1 miJul 13, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles

HWY 491 & MM 34.278
0.3 miNov 18, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Speed-Related Factors
Excessive speed or driving too fast for conditions may constitute negligence. Colorado follows a "reasonable and prudent" speed standard under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1101.
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