Speed was a factor in 237 traffic deaths last year, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
CDOT says in the last five years, more than 1,000 people died on Colorado roads in speed-related crashes. They say, since 2016, pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have increased by 34% in the state, and passenger deaths have also increased by around 3%.
To reduce these incidents, CDOT has launched a new public outreach campaign that aims to spark a conversation about traffic safety and encourage drivers to slow down…