The latest Colorado State Patrol public opinion survey found the number one concern on our highways is aggressive and reckless driving. via JessicaDenver7
CSP surveyed over 2,000 people about the agency’s performance and the state of the roadways. Aggressive driving was the number one concern, followed by distracted driving and speeding.
There’s been a dramatic rise in traffic deaths across the state, with 745 fatalities reported in Colorado in 2022. CSP is working to get more troopers out of the academy and prepared to do just that. They have classes running concurrently, and have increased the number of instructors. But the agency says it needs more applicants.
“Try not to get emotionally involved in their behavior. A lot of times, that's kind of what they want. Doing a self-check, making sure that you're not getting involved in any kind of road rage incident or doing similar things like speeding or changing lanes. Really, just stay out of it. But we also want you to call us,” Kessler said.We want to hear from you.
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