With Denver reporting 29 traffic deaths so far in 2026 and Colorado entering the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” The Advocates is urging drivers to take practical steps to prevent car accidents, protect their rights, and reduce the risk of serious injury, property damage, and wrongful death on Colorado roads.
New Colorado and Denver data show that summer driving remains one of the most dangerous periods of the year for drivers, passengers, and families across Denver and the Front Range. According to Denver Vision Zero, the city has recorded 29 traffic deaths in 2026 as of June 15, after reporting 93 traffic deaths in 2025. At the statewide level, the Colorado Department of Transportation has also linked the state’s hands-free law to a 4.7% drop in distracted driving from 2024 to 2025, with an estimated prevention of nearly 600 crashes, more than 400 injuries, and six fatalities.
“For us, this is about more than statistics. Every crash can become a life-changing injury case involving medical bills, lost income, pain, stress, insurance problems, and difficult questions about recovery,” said Damian Kidd, Managing Partner at The Advocates. “If drivers in Denver put distractions away, slow down, and stay alert, we believe many of these collisions, claims, and devastating losses can be prevented before a family ever has to deal with the legal process.”
CDOT has identified distracted driving as a major safety issue in Colorado and said it remains the third-leading contributing factor in traffic crashes. The agency also reported that during last year’s 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, 225 people died on Colorado roadways. In 2025, CDOT said youth traffic fatalities in Colorado reached 86 deaths among drivers and passengers ages 15 to 20, a 91% increase from 2015. State data further showed that the top contributing factors in teen crashes included distracted driving, speeding, lane violations, following too closely, and animal-involved crashes.
For car accident victims, these trends highlight more than public safety concerns. They also affect liability, negligence, insurance claims, and the evidence needed to build a strong car accident case. After a crash, injured people often face immediate questions involving fault, police reports, medical treatment, documentation, wages lost from work, insurance company communication, and the value of a possible settlement. In more severe cases, attorneys may need to investigate spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, permanent disability, future care, and whether a lawsuit or trial may be necessary to pursue justice and full compensation.
The Advocates says prevention starts with simple steps drivers can take right now:
- Keep phones out of your hands and follow Colorado’s hands-free law.
- Avoid speeding, aggressive driving, and unsafe lane changes.
- Leave more distance between vehicles to reduce rear-end collisions.
- Stay focused during heavy summer traffic, road trips, and weekend travel.
- Document the scene, take photos, and get a police report if an accident happens.
- Seek medical attention quickly, even when injuries seem minor at first.
“Safe driving habits protect people physically, financially, and legally,” Kidd said. “When someone is hurt because another driver was careless, distracted, or negligent, the details matter. Evidence matters. The timing of medical care matters. The way a claim is handled with insurance companies matters. We want people in Denver to know they have options, answers, and experienced representation if they ever need help.”
The Advocates represents clients in Denver and throughout Colorado in personal injury matters involving car accidents, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accident cases, insurance disputes, serious injury claims, and other cases where negligence causes harm. The firm helps clients pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, long-term treatment, and other damages tied to an accident and its impact on daily life.
Drivers or families with questions after a Denver car crash can contact The Advocates in Denver for a consultation to learn more about their rights, their legal options, and the next steps in the claims process.
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