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Car Accident - HWY 491 & MM 35.437
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
Approximate crash location near HWY 491, AT, MM 35.437, MONTEZUMA County, CO
Recent Nearby Crashes in MONTEZUMA
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HIGHWAY 491
0.1 miApr 25, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HIGHWAY 491 & MM 35.307
0.1 miJan 20, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 34.669
0.8 miApr 1, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 36.373
1.1 miSep 25, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
On Thursday, July 31, 2025, at approximately 10:08 AM, a rear-end collision occurred on HWY 491, near MM 35.437, MONTEZUMA County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were 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
5A251148
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 35.437
Route 491B | 35.437 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Rear End
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Recent Nearby Crashes in MONTEZUMA
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HIGHWAY 491
0.1 miApr 25, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HIGHWAY 491 & MM 35.307
0.1 miJan 20, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 34.669
0.8 miApr 1, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 36.373
1.1 miSep 25, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 34.278
1.1 miNov 18, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
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Liability Context
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Rear-End Collision Pattern
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (SUV)
Speed
Est. 65 mph (limit: 65)
Driver
Male, 26 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
Vehicle 2 (Pickup Truck)
Speed
Speed limit: 65 mph
Driver
Male, 87 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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Crash Summary
DateJuly 31, 2025
Time10:08 AM
Day of WeekThursday
LocationHWY 491 & MM 35.437
CountyMONTEZUMA County
Crash TypeRear End
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDaylight
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number5A251148
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol