Bad driving habits, unfortunately, are a common occurrence on our roads and a leading cause of car accidents. From texting while driving to ignoring traffic signals, these habits are widespread, and everyone is susceptible to them. However, changing these habits is possible through awareness, education, and a commitment to safety. How common are bad driving...
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Colorado Springs Records 46th Traffic Fatality of 2023 in Motorcycle Accident
Every day, motorcyclists in Colorado face numerous dangers from motor vehicle drivers. Unlike drivers, motorcyclists don't have vehicle frames, seatbelts, and airbags protecting them. As a result, a motorcycle accident can be a life-changing event with serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Some families even lose loved ones in motorcycle crashes. In one recent fatal...
Read MoreTeen Driver Fatalities Surge 53% in Colorado This Year
In Colorado, the state has witnessed a troubling rise in fatal accidents involving teenage drivers. According to 9 News, an alarming statistic reveals that more than 16,000 teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19 have been involved in car accidents across the state, resulting in an average of 57 accidents caused by teens each...
Read MorePedestrian Fatalities in Colorado Hit 'All-Time High' in 2023
Serious and fatal pedestrian accidents have been on the rise in Colorado. In one recent weekend, four pedestrians died in Denver. This tragic series of events has shed light on this concerning trend regarding pedestrian fatalities. Navigating the aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be overwhelming, with medical bills, rehabilitation, and emotional distress taking a...
Read MoreColorado Sees Surge in Back-to-School Crashes
Car accidents involving students returning to school in the fall in Colorado are on the rise, according to a recent study conducted by USA Today, which ranked Colorado the 7th most dangerous state in the country for accidents involving young people this time of year. “Roads have gotten deadlier in the 2020s, and back-to-school season...
Read MoreColorado State Patrol Aims to Curb Deadly Driving Behaviors
The new campaign focuses on promoting road safety and saving lives on Colorado roads. Law enforcement officials in Colorado recently launched an educational campaign – along with increased enforcement – aimed at reducing the number of fatal car accidents, which hit a 41-year high last year in Colorado. "People are dying on Colorado roads at...
Read MoreU.S. Roads Witness Surge in Pedestrian Deaths
Pedestrian fatalities have reached an alarming level, setting a new record of over 7,500 deaths nationwide, according to a recent Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) traffic safety study. The report highlights the pedestrian safety crisis on U.S. roads, emphasizing that all drivers share the responsibility of keeping pedestrians safe. Colorado is not immune to this...
Read MoreColorado Has 12th Most Teen Driver Fatalities During Summer Months
Understanding the high rate of teen driver deaths and causes of teen accidents. Summer is a time of fun and excitement for teenagers in Colorado, but unfortunately, it is also a dangerous time for them to be behind the wheel. With the "100 Deadliest Days" upon us (Memorial Day to Labor Day), there is an...
Read MoreColorado Revs Up Motorcycle Safety Campaign to Reduce Roadway Fatalities
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is observed in May As the weather warms and we enter peak riding season in Colorado, more motorcyclists are out on the road, serving as a reminder for everyone to watch out for bikers. Unfortunately, thousands of motorcycle accidents happen annually across the nation, and in Colorado, the trend is no...
Read MoreSharp Increase in Colorado Distracted Driving Truck Accidents
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month Distracted driving accidents involving trucks and other large commercial motor vehicles have risen dramatically in Colorado, with a shocking 236% increase in 2022. The Colorado State Patrol investigated 600 serious injury or fatal crashes across the state that year where the at-fault driver was cited for inattentive driving. In...
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