Pedestrian deaths in Denver have jumped more than 50% in 2025 compared to this time last year, according to city transportation officials.

As of Sept. 30, 25 pedestrians had been killed in crashes in Denver, according to a news release from the city’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. By that date last year, 16 pedestrians had died.

Pedestrian deaths account for nearly half of all Denver road deaths reported this year, according to the news release.

City officials said the additional crash fatalities included 17 people in cars, six motorcyclists, seven people on scooters and three bicyclists — a total of 58 victims.

The number of motorists and motorcyclists killed in Denver crashes dropped between 2024 and 2025, but the increase in pedestrian deaths caused overall traffi

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