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Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 3:39 AM

Teen traffic fatalities up 91 percent, new learner's permit rules coming in 2027

The Johnstown Breeze

As teens look ahead to traveling more while school is out for the summer, the Colorado Department of Transportation reminds them that their actions behind the wheel matter. Traffic fatalities among youth aged 15 to 20 in Colorado reached a tragic record high in 2025, with 86 drivers and passengers killed. The spike marks a 91 percent increase in youth crash deaths since 2015.

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