The Colorado State Patrol is urging drivers to use caution on snowy and slick roads Thursday morning after a trooper was involved in a crash.

Troopers told CBS Colorado the numbers have increased with drivers leaving their houses late and in a rush. They said the sense of urgency to get their kids to school on time and try to get to work on time themselves is a major factor. Troopers said even though life happens, these are never reasons to speed.

Severe weather on Thursday morning caused issues across the region. A CSP trooper's vehicle was hit on Interstate 25.

One-third of crash fatalities in Colorado happen at the hands of an impaired driver, whether the driver dies or they kill someone else, CSP says.

Colorado State Patrol is on the scene of a deadly accident just north of Penrose, the two-vehicle accident is blocking northbound lanes.

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said that there were "numerous" crashes during the heavy, wet snowfall Thursday morning. A CSP

Winter weather alerts are in effect for portions of Colorado and New Mexico as a powerful cross-country storm gains strength on its journey across the U.S., and now parts of the Denver area are on

Colorado State Patrol reveals top counties and roads for 2024 speed violations, urging drivers to follow speed limits.

Each year, Colorado State Patrol names five counties that top the organization's list for annual speeding citations. In 2024, El Paso County — encompassing Colorado Springs and surrounding areas — had the most, with 2,161 tickets. This is the third consecutive year that El Paso has topped the State Patrol's list.

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is officially releasing its 2024 speed violation citation rankings, and the top county has more than double the citations compared to the second on the

Slow and steady may not win the race, but it will prevent fines. And fatalities. And disapproving scowls from CSP officers who are apparently trying very, very hard not to ticket you. Really, just ask them.

There was a decrease in deaths on Colorado roads overall in 2024, but some cities saw traffic deaths increase over the last year, more than doubling in one city.