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.
“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,”
said Sgt. Ivan Alvarado of the Colorado State Patrol. The main cause of these accidents is attributed to ‘distracted driving’.
- Total deaths in 2024: 165 (up to July 23)
- Motorcycle rider deaths: 61
- Lowest deaths in recent years: 135 in 2023
The state patrol is urging both riders and drivers to be more careful and do their part in saving lives.
Author's summary: Colorado sees a rise in motorcycle deaths due to distracted driving.
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