Residents fight back against speeders in Adams County

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ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Residents in one area of unincorporated Adams County are working to make their neighborhood safer after becoming frustrated with speeding drivers.

“They kill animals, they hurt our elderly, and my mama doesn’t deserve that,” one resident told the FOX31 Problem Solvers.

Traffic is getting more congested near manufacturing plants located near Tejon Street and 56th Avenue.

FOX31 talked to residents who did not want to provide their names for fear of retaliation from drivers. They say despite signs posting the 25-mph hour speed limit and warning of a blind resident in the area, some drivers are still speeding past their homes.

“There is lots of speeding (and) running stop signs,” one man told FOX31.

One resident’s mother has a disability.

“She doesn’t like coming outside because she feels like she’s a victim,” she told FOX31.

County, law enforcement take action on street safety

The Colorado State Patrol told the Problem Solvers there have been two crashes per year in the area since 2022 and one crash so far this year.

The Problem Solvers used a speed measuring device and discovered several drivers consistently traveling above the speed limit as they made their way to 56th, which is a quick way to get to Pecos Street.

FOX31 asked Adams County officials about what was being done to address the concerns of residents affected by the traffic. A spokesperson said a traffic assessment report was completed in May 2024, and the sheriff’s office has been notified of the need for continued enforcement measures.

The sheriff’s office has previously placed two trailers in various areas throughout the county that display speed, which serves as a deterrent.

The Adams County Public Works team is actively working with a resident on Tejon Street as a part of the neighborhood traffic calming program. More information on the traffic calming program may be found on the program website.

Residents are encouraged to report issues through the county’s See, Click, Fix system.

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Shaul Turner

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