The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released its comprehensive annual report on fatal motor vehicle accidents. For Colorado and many other states, the report has good news and bad news.The good news is that the number of fatalities fell in...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
April 20 associated with increased accident risk
Particularly in a state like Colorado, where the recreational use of marijuana is legal, many people likely commemorated the past April 20 as the High Holiday. While still thought of as a countercultural celebration, many people, particularly young people, choose to...
Statistics on distracted driving in Colorado
Distracted driving continues to be a major problem both in the Dillon area and throughout the rest of Colorado.According to recent statistics from the state's Department of Transportation, distracted driving is to blame for 40 motor vehicle accidents a day in the...
How effective are a new car’s safety features?
One of the benefits of buying a new car these days is that it is likely to come equipped with some modern safety features that are designed to prevent collisions.At least according to one study, these features do indeed save lives and also keep people healthy. For...
Teen traffic deaths up recently in Colorado
Motor vehicle accidents sometimes claim the lives of teens. Unfortunately, statistics point to such tragedies being more common lately here in Colorado.According to state numbers, 67 teens lost their lives in traffic accidents in the state last year. This was biggest...
Do’s and don’ts after a car accident in Colorado
Car accidents can happen to even the safest drivers. A moment of inattention, extreme weather conditions or another driver's negligence can change your life in a moment. The seconds following a car accident are distorted and disorienting, so it's important to have...
What happens if you crash the rental car?
Summer's not quite over yet. Tourists are still taking advantage of the great hikes, climbs and trails the Gore Range of the Colorado Rockies has to offer.Many tourists make the trek from Denver to Dillon by rental car. If you're one of them, you're maybe wondering...