U.S. "fondness for tall SUVs and pickups" compounds risks to pedestrians
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
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The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
Police say 35 people were killed in Zhuhai, China, when a driver rammed his car into a crowded sports center a day before the city hosts a military air show.
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
D.J. Hayden, Ralph Oragwu and Zach McMillian — three former University of Houston football players — were among the victims of the crash, the university said.
Officials for the park urged visitors to take "simple measures" to prevent deaths or injuries.
A crash involving multiple vehicles caused all lanes on Interstate 70 heading to southbound Interstate 225 to close on Monday during the evening rush hour.
A scooter rider and a car collided in Boulder and one person was seriously hurt.
Authorities closed Highway 93 after a deadly head-on crash with a semi-truck and a vehicle.
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a deadly hit-and-run crash in Westminster.
At 4 p.m. on Sunday, the snowy conditions caused a treacherous turn of events on I-25 in the Denver area.
A crash involving several cars in southern Colorado led to a major closure of Interstate 25 on during Thursday's snowstorm.
Colorado State Patrol responded to a deadly crash on U.S. 287 just north of Longmont Tuesday morning.
Both directions of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Springs are currently closed as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday for a multi-vehicle pileup.
One person is dead and four others are hurt after a two-car crash at a 6th Avenue intersection early Friday morning.
Aurora police are searching for a driver after a deadly hit and run on Interstate 225.
The driver of what police say was a stolen car is under arrest after he sped away when police in Longmont tried to do a traffic stop and he caused a fatal crash shortly afterwards.
A semi truck carrying Coors beer crashed in Silverthorne after the driver said it lost its braking capacity while coming down Interstate 70.
Ana Yolanda Sosa Munevar, 65, and Ana Lucrecia Sosa Munevar, 67, were pedestrians struck by the vehicle near Iliff Avenue and Buckley Road at around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Aurora police say three people died and two others were hurt in a crash on Wednesday afternoon.
A driver was given a citation after their vehicle struck a teen in a crosswalk outside Wheat Ridge High School.
A fatal crash happened early on Monday on Interstate 76 on Colorado's Eastern Plains.
A school bus and an SUV were involved in a crash in Weld County.
Denver Police and the Colorado Department of Transportation closed southbound Interstate 25 between Alameda Avenue and 6th Avenue on Saturday morning.
Wheat Ridge police say a crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at Kipling Street is causing traffic headaches.
A crash on Interstate 25 over the weekend killed an active duty airman.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
A repeat sex offender in Colorado will now serve an additional three years behind bars
The City Council is considering a zoning change that would allow single-family homes and the owners to build duplexes and multiplexes on their property.
Three people are in custody after thousands of gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a gas station in Steamboat Springs.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
A repeat sex offender in Colorado will now serve an additional three years behind bars
The City Council is considering a zoning change that would allow single-family homes and the owners to build duplexes and multiplexes on their property.
Three people are in custody after thousands of gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a gas station in Steamboat Springs.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Friday was one of the most crowded days of the year for Denver International Airport and TSA security lines were backed up for much of the day.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre released its year-end report this week. It says 1.69 million tickets were distributed this year at the Colorado venue.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
The city of Littleton is looking at plans for more diverse and affordable housing options.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and injuring at least 200.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
The Holiday Market at Cherry Creek North is made up of dozens of small businesses and makers, and most of them are locally owned.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.