Motorcycle Deaths on the Rise in Colorado
According to the Colorado State Patrol, 2024 has been the deadliest year on record for motorcyclists in Colorado, with a record high in motorcycle crash deaths.
Sgt. Ivan Alvarado of the Colorado State Patrol stated in an interview with Chandra Thomas Whitfield on Colorado Matters,
"We have been recording deaths for a while, and I could tell you that 2024 saw a drastic increase in motorcycle deaths across the state, and we had a total of 165 deaths up to July 23 of this year."
The main cause of these deaths is attributed to
"distracted driving"by the State Patrol, who are urging both riders and drivers to take necessary precautions to save lives.
Key statistics include:
- 165 deaths up to July 23, 2024
- 61 deaths of motorcycle riders
- 2024: deadliest year on record for motorcyclists in Colorado
- 2023: lowest number of deaths with 135 recorded
Author's summary: Colorado sees a rise in motorcycle deaths due to distracted driving.