Press Release

(COLO) – During the first quarter of 2021, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) troopers have responded to over 5.5% more fatal crashes than at this same time in 2020. While excessive speed and motorists traveling outside of their designated lane were found to be the top causal factors by CSP crash investigators, a decrease in the use of safety equipment was also discovered.

In the CSP investigated fatal crashes for the first quarter, two trends were discovered:

COLO - As snowplows and roadside assistance continue to clear roadways and exit ramps, we are asking the public to exercise patience in retrieving any vehicle that was abandoned or towed in this weekend’s snowstorm. We anticipate that travel will become much safer around mid-afternoon today, March 15.

(COLO) The results of the 2020 Colorado State Patrol Public Opinion Survey are now available at csp.colorado.gov.  With over 4,000 respondents, the survey results found strong positive scores in areas of enforcement, achieving the mission of protecting lives, and treating all people fairly under the law.

COLORADO - Donations of blood often see a sharp decline in the winter months and the COVID-19 epidemic has complicated things further, canceling many blood donation events across our state. But the need for donations is still there.  That is why the Colorado State Patrol is teaming up with Vitalant to hold a virtual blood drive throughout the month of February.  But: how can you donate blood virtually?