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Car Accident - HWY 491 & MM 42
Vehicles
2
Injured
0
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark lighted
Approximate crash location near HWY 491, AT, MM 42, MONTEZUMA County, CO
Recent Injury Crashes Near MONTEZUMA
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
HWY 491 & MM 41.924
0.1 miDec 29, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 41.306
0.7 miJan 15, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
COUNTY ROAD Z & COUNTY ROAD 17
0.8 miAug 6, 2024 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
US 491 & CR 17
0.9 miMay 14, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at approximately 1:30 AM, a sideswipe collision (opposing traffic) occurred on HWY 491, near MM 42, MONTEZUMA County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Clear weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5A251291
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 42
Route 491B | 42.00 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Sideswipe Opposite Direction
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Recent Injury Crashes Near MONTEZUMA
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
HWY 491 & MM 41.924
0.1 miDec 29, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 41.306
0.7 miJan 15, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
COUNTY ROAD Z & COUNTY ROAD 17
0.8 miAug 6, 2024 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
US 491 & CR 17
0.9 miMay 14, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
HWY 491 & MM 41.104
0.9 miDec 23, 2024 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Vehicle)
Speed
Est. 65 mph (limit: 65)
Driver
Male, 37 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
Vehicle 2 (Vehicle)
Speed
Est. 65 mph (limit: 65)
Driver
Male, 58 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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Crash Summary
DateSeptember 9, 2025
Time1:30 AM
Day of WeekTuesday
LocationHWY 491 & MM 42
CountyMONTEZUMA County
Crash TypeSideswipe Opposite
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles2
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherClear
Road ConditionDry
LightingDark (street-lit)
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number5A251291
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol