Last year, 136 people across Colorado were killed in traffic crashes while walking or crossing the street, according to the state Department of Transportation (CDOT). This is part of a trend of increasing pedestrian fatalities over the past six years, according to CDOT. Pedestrian fatalities are up 161% in the past decade and 77% over the past six years. This year, CDOT said there is a slight decrease in fatal crashes. Through the first nine months of 2024, CDOT has reported 72 deaths, compared with 96 through the same period last year. Read more at: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/colorado-fatal-pedestrian-crashes/73-da06c78c-7802-4ea4-aae9-decaf30b3a7a More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.