The Colorado Department of Transportation reminds drivers to use extra caution around pedestrians.
In 2018, 90 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in Colorado, up 40% since 2015. In 2019, 38 pedestrians have been killed, a 28% decrease from this time last year, when 53 deaths had occurred. In 2018, there were 1,544 crashes involving pedestrians in Colorado.
CDOT recommends these safety tips to drivers and pedestrians:
Make eye contact or nod.Use crosswalks.Follow the rules of the road.Use extra caution at nighttime.Eliminate distractions while driving and walking, including use of cellphones.
