Colorado
Information for Pedestrians
The Left Behind campaign from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks to create more awareness of pedestrians on our streets, asking Colorado drivers to pay their full attention and to make sure we all get home safely.
Colorado Statistics
For every 100,000 licensed drivers over the age of 65 in Colorado, 12% were involved in fatal crashes in 2021. To see more state-specific statistics, visit the NHTSA 2021 Traffic Safety Fact sheet.
Husband Goes Missing in Car CO
Techniques for interviewing caregivers and search and rescue when someone with dementia goes missing by car.
Colorado: Survey Finds Aging Drivers Support Mandatory Retesting to Get License
The Denver Post published an article on aging drivers and their support for mandatory retesting to renew driver’s licenses. It also states that In Colorado, drivers over the age of 65 must renew their license by mail.
Colorado: Pitkin County Senior Services Offers Volunteer Driving Program
Pitkin County Senior Services gives seniors hope with volunteer driving program.
Coloradans 65 and Older Can Renew Online
Driver license online renewal is available to some vulnerable populations.
Colorado’s Guide for Aging Driver and Their Families
This guide for aging drivers, their families and caregivers was created by DRIVE SMART COLORADO www.drivesmartcolorado. com with support from Michigan and Florida. DRIVE SMART COLORADO is a non-profit with a mission to reduce traffic crashes and deaths through community collaboration and education.