Buckle Up Safety

CDOT's hearse procession highlights grave consequences of not buckling up

News Release

June 16, 2023 - Statewide Traffic Safety - Annual study of seat belt use begins this month

Statewide — This afternoon, the Colorado Department of Transportation held a funeral hearse procession in Denver to bring attention to the importance of wearing a seat belt. Last year 236 unbuckled drivers and passengers were killed on Colorado roadways. Colorado also has a seat belt usage rate below the national average. The hearse procession, held in high-traffic areas throughout Denver, serves as a somber reminder of what could be a person’s final journey if they fail to buckle up.