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, with 165 fatalities recorded last year, the highest number ever in the state.

Ivan Alvarado from the Colorado State Patrol attributes the trend to various factors, including distracted driving.

Distracted driving is just one reason

Laurie Montoya, founder of the BikerDown Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports injured bikers and their families, also shares her insights on the matter.

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