Bicycle Safety in Colorado: The Fundamental Things Apply

Spring is a popular time for bicyclists to take to the roads in Colorado, and the state is home to some of the most scenic roadways in the world. But the high traffic prevalent throughout Colorado can also lead to injuries for bicyclists, particularly when they are...

Buckling Questions Shed Light on Safety

Colorado Gets Answers on Seat Belt Use Why, why, why would you do something to risk your life unnecessarily — such as driving without a seat belt? The Colorado Department of Transportation asked, and 898 state residents gave their views on why they buckle, or...

Auto Accidents Cost Billions a Year

Safety institutes and state officials alike often throw out numbers related to injuries and deaths due to vehicle or motorcycle crashes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30,000 people are killed each year in crashes, and motor vehicle...

New Safety Campaign Targets Colorado’s Unbuckled Passengers

Seat Belt Safety Is More Than a Personal Choice Not wearing a seat belt compares to pulling the pin on a hand grenade according to the “Beware the Beltless” campaign of the Colorado Department of Transportation. Both drivers and passengers face a 40...

Train Safety Campaign Targets Young, Male Drivers

It’s an issue that has been discussed many times before, but it still causes several hundred deaths each year. The issue? Drivers not stopping at railroad crossings. Specifically, drivers who believe they can beat an oncoming train while trying to cross the...
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