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.
Alvarado emphasized the need for caution, noting that
One death is too many, and we're trying to talk to everybody out there, especially the riders, that they need to ride carefully.
The Colorado State Patrol attributes the rise in motorcycle deaths to distracted driving, urging both riders and drivers to take responsibility for their actions on the road.
Key statistics include:
- 165 deaths recorded up to July 23, 2024
- 61 deaths of motorcycle riders
- 2024: deadliest year on record for motorcyclists in Colorado
- 2023: lowest recorded deaths with 135 fatalities
Author's summary: Colorado sees a rise in motorcycle deaths due to distracted driving.