Colorado State Patrol released new data focused on the counties with the most speeding tickets. Troopers told CBS Colorado the numbers have increased with drivers leaving their houses late and in a rush.

Each year, Colorado State Patrol names five counties that top the organization's list for annual speeding citations. In 2024, El Paso County — encompassing Colorado Springs and surrounding areas — had the most, with 2,161 tickets. This is the third consecutive year that El Paso has topped the State Patrol's list.

Colorado State Patrol released new data on the counties with the most speeding tickets. CSP data showed many drivers in one county have lead feet, with more speeding tickets than the next two counties combined.

Mesa County is in the top five counties in Colorado for speeding violations in 2024, according to a new report by Colorado State Patrol. In order, the counties with the highest number of speeding tickets are as follows: El Paso Douglas Jefferson Fremont Mesa Mesa County is on the list for the first time in four years.