Bicycling and walking are popular forms of exercise and are also eco-friendly alternatives for commuting. While these activities provide numerous health benefits and help reduce traffic congestion, they also require certain safety considerations. With such high numbers of pedestrians and bicyclists sharing the roads with motor vehicles, it’s more important than ever to prioritize safety by observing traffic rules and fostering mutual respect…
If you live in Colorado anywhere between Glenwood Springs and Aspen, you probably already know how dangerous Highway 82 is. In fact, this stretch of highway is one of the most dangerous highways in the state. As such, troopers with the Colorado State Patrol are going into 2022 with one goal: to prevent deaths, injuries, and mayhem on this 45-mile stretch of Highway…
In the United States, more than 33,000 people lose their lives in car accidents. If you are under the age of 55, the CDC reports that you are more likely to die in a car accident than anything else. So how can you protect yourself from suffering harm in a car accident this year? It turns out – the kind of car you…
When you purchase your first motorcycle, the thrill of the open road is all you might be thinking about. Feeling the wind on your face as you head out of town for the day is a big reason why so many people buy motorcycles. It is a fun way to tour the country and a great way to bond with friends. However, riding…
The temperature is starting to creep up, which means we can all expect to see more people commuting by bicycle. So now is as good a time as any to remind us all about the importance of sharing the road. Bicyclists Have the Same Rights as Drivers, and a Few Others First, it’s important to understand that according to Colorado law, every person…
According to recent statistics from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2.2 million children under the age of 17-years-old were treated in emergency rooms because of bicycle-related accidents in the last decade. Broken down even further, that means that 25 children every hour are injured in bicycle accidents that are severe enough to require emergency treatment. The study also found that the majority of bicycle…
Dooring accidents are accidents that occur when a car driver opens a vehicle door in front of an oncoming bicyclist or motorcyclist. Cyclists who bike in urban areas are constantly on the lookout for parked drivers and passengers who may inadvertently and suddenly open their car doors while they are riding. It can be terrifying because these accidents can be tragic even at…
A recent report, The Facts Hurt: A State-By-State Injury Prevention Policy Report, disclosed that Colorado ranks 16th highest in the number of injury-related deaths among the states. The national average is 58.4 deaths per 100,000 people, while Colorado reports 70.7 deaths per 100,000 people. While the rates in other states fluctuated- some for the better, some for the worse- Colorado’s injury death rate…
