Oct. 14, 2025: Motorcycle crashes are up; state troopers say distracted driving is just one reason | Colorado Public Radio

Motorcycle Crashes on the Rise in Colorado

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the number of motorcycle riders dying on Colorado roads is increasing. In the last year, 165 motorcyclists died, which is the highest number ever recorded in the state.

Ivan Alvarado from the Colorado State Patrol explains that distracted driving is one of the reasons behind this trend.

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Author's summary: Motorcycle crashes in Colorado are increasing due to distracted driving.

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