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Vehicles
1
Injured
0
Weather
Cloudy
Lighting
Dark lighted

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HWY 491 & MM 57
< 0.1 miJul 27, 2025 | Rollover
1 vehicle | 1 injured

HIGHWAY 491
< 0.1 miMar 8, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles | 2 injured

HWY 491 & MM 56.739
0.1 miMay 29, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle | 2 injured

HWY 491 & MM 56.414
0.5 miOct 30, 2024 | Parked Vehicle Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at approximately 11:40 PM, a wildlife collision occurred on HWY 491, near MM 57, DOLORES County, Colorado. 1 vehicle was involved in the property damage only-level incident, which resulted in no reported injuries. Cloudy/overcast weather conditions and dark (street-lit) lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
5A242002
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Mm 57
Route 491B | 57.00 | Non-Intersection
Crash classification
Wild Animal
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These recent nearby crashes involved reported injuries or fatalities and give useful context for how severe incidents cluster around this block.

HWY 491 & MM 57
< 0.1 miJul 27, 2025 | Rollover
1 vehicle | 1 injured

HIGHWAY 491
< 0.1 miMar 8, 2026 | Two-Vehicle Crash
2 vehicles | 2 injured

HWY 491 & MM 56.739
0.1 miMay 29, 2025 | Wildlife Collision
1 vehicle | 2 injured

HWY 491 & MM 56.414
0.5 miOct 30, 2024 | Parked Vehicle Collision
2 vehicles | 1 injured
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Were weather conditions adverse?
Yes, conditions included cloudy/overcast.
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