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Car Accident - HWY 491 & MM 60.9
Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Rain
Lighting
Dark lighted
Approximate crash location near HWY 491, AT, MM 60.9, DOLORES County, CO
Recent Injury Crashes Near Dove Creek
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HIGHWAY 491
0.3 miMay 11, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
HWY 491 & MM 60.559
0.4 miAug 23, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
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HWY 491 & MM 60.553
0.4 miDec 6, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
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CR 14 & UNKNOWN
0.5 miJul 13, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
On Friday, December 22, 2023, at approximately 5:30 PM, a wildlife collision occurred on HWY 491, near MM 60.9, Dove Creek, Dolores County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Rain weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5A232030
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 60.9
Route 491B | 60.90 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Wild Animal
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Recent Injury Crashes Near Dove Creek
These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.
HIGHWAY 491
0.3 miMay 11, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle | 1 injured
HWY 491 & MM 60.559
0.4 miAug 23, 2025 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles | 2 injured
HWY 491 & MM 60.553
0.4 miDec 6, 2025 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
CR 14 & UNKNOWN
0.5 miJul 13, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
HWY 491 & MM 60.398
0.5 miJul 13, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle
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Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1 (Passenger Car)
Speed
Est. 40 mph (limit: 45)
Driver
Male, 32 years old
Occupants
1
Restraint
Properly Used
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FAQ
Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included rain.
Confirmed
Were road conditions adverse?
Yes, the road surface was wet.
Confirmed
Crash Summary
DateDecember 22, 2023
Time5:30 PM
Day of WeekFriday
LocationHWY 491 & MM 60.9
CityDove Creek
CountyDolores County
Crash TypeWild Animal
SeverityProperty Damage Only
Vehicles1
Total Injuries0
Total Fatalities0
WeatherRain
Road ConditionWet
LightingDark (street-lit)
AgencyColorado State Patrol
Case Number5A232030
Reporting AgencyColorado State Patrol