IT'S THE COWS LLC

USDOT 563164 • W55 N155 MCKINLEY BLVD, CEDARBURG, WI, 53012

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
563,164
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
Phone
2623775040
Power Units (MCS-150)
153
Drivers (MCS-150)
160
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
5,580,000
Physical Address
W55 N155 MCKINLEY BLVD, CEDARBURG, WI, 53012
Mailing Address
420 W BROADWAY AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55411
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
3
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-275741DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown
Property BrokerMC-275741DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown
Contract CarrierMC-275741REVOKEDJul 29, 2004Jul 13, 2011

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryISA H10763940ON FILEOct 1, 2022Oct 1, 2023
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO01 MS IE3965ON FILEJul 1, 2011Apr 3, 2020

Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryISA H10763940CANCELLEDOct 1, 2022Nov 1, 2023
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryISA H25307677REPLACEDOct 1, 2020Oct 1, 2022
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryISA H07962666REPLACEDJul 1, 2012Oct 1, 2020
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP5095851-00REPLACEDJul 1, 2011Jul 1, 2012
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0385222CANCELLEDJun 1, 2011Jul 7, 2011
AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary6070004REPLACEDJul 1, 2006Jun 1, 2011
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryD007A00015REPLACEDSep 24, 2004Jul 1, 2006
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryD007A00015CANCELLEDSep 24, 2004Oct 25, 2006
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI-97703598REPLACEDMar 25, 2003Jul 1, 2011
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryD004A00072CANCELLEDSep 24, 2002Oct 20, 2004
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryD004A00072REPLACEDSep 24, 2002Sep 24, 2004
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary5ZL 854 521-02NAME CHANGEDMay 10, 1994May 15, 2003

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H10763940BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023
TERM/REPLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H10763940BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023
TERM/REPLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H25307677BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2022Oct 1, 2022
TERM/REPLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H07962666BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2020Oct 1, 2020
CANCELHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY01 MS IE3965CARGOApr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2020
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP5095851-00BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2012Jul 1, 2012
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0385222BIPD/PrimaryJul 7, 2011Jul 7, 2011
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI-97703598CARGOJul 1, 2011Jul 1, 2011
TERM/REPLAMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.6070004BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2011Jun 1, 2011
TERM/CANCLDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D007A00015BIPD/PrimaryOct 25, 2006Oct 25, 2006
TERM/REPLDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D007A00015BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2006
TERM/CANCLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.D004A00072BIPD/PrimaryOct 20, 2004Oct 20, 2004
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.D004A00072BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2004Sep 24, 2004
NAMECHGLUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.5ZL 854 521-02BIPD/PrimaryMay 15, 2003May 15, 2003

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-275741INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-275741VOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC275741MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJul 19, 2011Unknown
MC275741CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 28, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 5, 2006
MC275741MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 22, 2004REVOKEDJul 13, 2011
MC275741MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDMar 30, 1995Unknown
MC275741PROPERTY BROKERDISMISSEDMar 30, 1995Unknown
MC275741MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 26, 1994REVOKEDJul 26, 2004

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
79
Violations
82
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
153
Drivers (MCS-150)
160
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 79 of 79 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states79 inspections

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 79 inspections)

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 79 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued2608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate417Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.04vs nat'l 1.80
-0.76 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (79 inspections)

Showing 50 of 79

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Inspection History (79 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 16, 202687353846SAGINAW MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 14, 202687340269LITTLE FALLS MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 9, 202687252111US-20ILLevel 2INT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 17, 202687123799CLOQUET MNMNLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LHLI, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Feb 9, 202687003231STANLEY NDNDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 8, 202686759751SAINT CROIX FALLS WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS4No
Jan 1, 202686722007MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Jan 1, 202686692408FARGO NDNDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 15, 202586579177STANLEY NDNDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202586546859HUDSON WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.11A1-LCHL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-HLLHNo
Dec 2, 202586483551MENOMONIE WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Oct 16, 202586124261MILACA MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 8, 202586020827TOWN OF LITTLE SUAMICO WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Sep 18, 202585830453HAGUE NDNDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 20, 202585601916BATH SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 18, 202585313982BRAINERD MNMNLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Jul 14, 202585268950BAXTER MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 24, 202585097912CLOQUET MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Jun 20, 202585011167NEWTON WIWILevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 17, 202585012459MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
May 21, 202584795117WATERTOWN MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 5, 202584635914LINO LAKES MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Apr 9, 202584381271WAUKESHA WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Mar 28, 202584266228MENOKEN NDNDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202584048149WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 21, 202583938507EDMUND WIWILevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 27, 202583722863STANLEY NDNDLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 21, 202583670068LEMMON SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 9, 202583620325SAGINAW MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 20, 202483457801FARGO NDNDLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 17, 202483445291ROBERTS WIWILevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.53B-BYes
Dec 10, 202483412118CLOQUET MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 14, 202483211779MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 8, 202483161222SAINT PAUL MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 6, 202483143743COLUMBUS MNMNLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 25, 202483057273CLOQUET MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 16, 202482688749BERTHOLD NDNDLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 12, 202482698714CAMBRIDGE MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 20, 202482492405MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 6, 202482100292CLOQUET MNMNLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 393.48(a)No
Jun 11, 202481885982CLOQUET MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 10, 202481883575GLYNDON MNMNLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 2, 202481551895SAGINAW MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 28, 202481219570RED RIVER WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 393.45(d)No
Mar 19, 202481163653RoadsideMNLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 19, 202481163936ST. MICHAELMNLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 18, 202481128372RoadsideMNLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Mar 8, 202481111863FARGO NDNDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 29, 202481000377ROCHESTERMNLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(b)(2)No
Feb 15, 202480862856PEQUOT LAKESMNLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

43 total · 7.0% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
11
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
21

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 23, 2025MNTOW00MINNEAPOLISW BROADWAY AVE...KJ3056IT'S THE COWS LLC
Aug 14, 2025WITOW00LA CROSSESTH 016 EB...KJ3057IT'S THE COWS LLC
Jun 5, 2025MNINJURY01SAINT LOUIS PARKSB MNTH 100 AT EXCELSIOR BLVD...KR5236IT'S THE COWS LLC
Aug 15, 2024NDFATAL10FARGO3RD AVE N...028724IT'S THE COWS LLC
Jun 8, 2024MNINJURY02EAST BETHELMNTH 65...127151IT'S THE COWS LLC
Mar 25, 2024NDTOW000094...JS3123IT'S THE COWS LLC
May 11, 2023WITOW00MILWAUKEEIH 094 EB...031288IT'S THE COWS LLC
Mar 20, 2023MNTOW00MINNEAPOLISEB ISTH 94 to Broadway Ave...KR5235IT'S THE COWS LLC
May 13, 2022NDINJURY01GRAND FORKS...FG1530IT'S THE COWS LLC
Dec 30, 2021NDTOW00VALLEY CITYNE 5TH ST...205633IT'S THE COWS LLC
Dec 27, 2021MNTOW00GLYNDONI94...JS3125IT'S THE COWS LLC
Dec 23, 2021MNTOW00FERGUS FALLSS Oak St...KD5873IT'S THE COWS LLC
Apr 3, 2021WITOW00CEDARBURGPIONEER RD...JS3117IT'S THE COWS LLC
Feb 8, 2021WITOW00APPLETONIH 041 SB...MU3211IT'S THE COWS LLC
Jan 14, 2021MNTOW00LAKE PARKUSTH 10...712079IT'S THE COWS LLC
Sep 26, 2020WITOW00
Aug 31, 2020WIINJURY01
Dec 20, 2019WITOW00
Nov 11, 2019SDTOW00
Oct 14, 2019MNTOW00
Aug 6, 2019ILINJURY04
May 28, 2019WIINJURY01
Feb 7, 2019MNINJURY01
Jan 31, 2019MNTOW00
Nov 21, 2018WITOW00

Compliance Timeline

40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 23, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 14, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 5, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 15, 2024
Crash
Fatal crash in ND
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Jun 8, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 25, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 11, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 20, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in ND
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 30, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in ND
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 27, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 23, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 3, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 14, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 26, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 31, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 3, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 20, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 11, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 14, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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