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. Last year, 165 motorcyclists died, 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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Laurie Montoya, founder of the BikerDown Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Lakewood, advocates for and helps bikers who get injured and their families.

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Author's summary: Motorcycle crashes are increasing in Colorado.

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