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 total of 165 deaths recorded up to July 23.
“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... One death is too many, and we're trying to talk to everybody out there, especially the riders, that they need to ride carefully.”
Sgt. Ivan Alvarado of the Colorado State Patrol attributes the rise in deaths to distracted driving and urges both riders and drivers to take responsibility for their actions on the road.
- 2024: 165 deaths (up to July 23)
- 2023: 135 deaths (lowest in recent years)
The state patrol is calling on all road users to exercise caution and attention to prevent further fatalities.
Author's summary: Motorcyclist deaths in Colorado hit a record high in 2024.