According to data released by the Colorado State Patrol, pedestrian crashes on Colorado’s highways and interstates are on the rise, often resulting in serious injury or death.
Between 2023 and 2024, crashes involving pedestrians on “access-controlled roads” such as highways and interstates increased by 72%, with 25 pedestrian highway crashes in 2023 and 43 in 2024.
Of the 292 pedestrian highway crashes investigated by troopers from 2019 to 2023, more than half led to death or serious injury.
Colorado State Patrol Chief Col. Matthew Packard emphasized the dangers of crossing highways on foot or walking along roads not meant for pedestrians, citing the risks posed by high speeds and reduced reaction times for drivers.
Counties with the highest number of pedestrian highway crashes causing serious injury or death over the past five years include Adams, Pueblo, Douglas, Jefferson, and Boulder counties.
Interstate 25, U.S. 287, U.S. 50, Interstate 70, and U.S. 6 were identified as the locations with the highest number of pedestrian crashes resulting in serious injury or death according to CSP data.
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