Tag: Winter Driving
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Crashes spike 267% on Colorado route during winter months making it one of most dangerous roads in US
A recent report from Samsara dug into the topic of dangerous American roads, looking at how major routes around the country tend to see a big uptick in automobile accidents during winter months of the year. During winter season, American drivers crash at a rate of about 0.46 times per 100 million miles – about…
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Here’s when Colorado drivers need to use tire chains to avoid a fine (and other traction laws to know)
As snow starts to hit the state more consistently, it’s important for all Colorado drivers to be aware of what requirements exist related to vehicle traction. Most people know that commercial vehicles, like semi-trucks, are required to carry traction chains or alternate traction devices (ATD) on various roads throughout winter – but not many Coloradans…
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Perspective: End I-70’s winter wipeouts
By Greg Fulton and Grier Bailey It’s October, and while fall has just begun, we have already seen the first snow in the mountains. Typically, we will experience a major snowfall in the high country during this month and with it, we are likely to see delays, closures and possible gridlock on I-70 in the…
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Avalanche closes Berthoud Pass, more snow is on the way
The below-zero cold snap and winter storm didn’t cause major traffic problems — except for an avalanche on Berthoud Pass on U.S. 40 overnight — thanks to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s round-the-clock road clearing, but more snow in the northern region of the state is expected beginning Wednesday, according to CDOT. Berthoud Pass, on…
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Winter driving tips from the Colorado Department of Transportation
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Winter is here and the Colorado Department of Transportation wants drivers to know some requirements and tips for safe winter travel, especially along the I-70 corridor. There were 46 crashes along the I-70 mountain corridor last December, according to a news release from CDOT’s “Winter Wise” program. These crashes comprised nearly 23% of all crashes…
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As Presidents’ Day approaches, CDOT urges drivers to remain vigilant with winter driving, driving sober
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Traditionally, Presidents’ Day weekend is a time when thousands of Coloradans leave town and head into the mountains along the Interstate 70 mountain corridors. This time of year is also considered to be the “unofficial midpoint” of winter by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),…
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Denver avoids winter weather collision spike Tuesday morning
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save So far, Denver drivers have avoided the usual spike in collisions that comes with winter weather advisories, the Denver Police Department said Tuesday. At 6 a.m. police reported only five collisions and no stolen vehicles…
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Denver police report 12 collisions, 4 stolen vehicles in 8 hours
The Denver Police Department reported a spike in traffic collisions and vehicle theft resulting from Monday’s winter weather. Between midnight and 8 a.m., there were 12 crash reports in Denver, police said. In the same time frame, there were also four stolen vehicles resulting from owners leaving running cars unattended to heat up. “Keep up…