Wow.
I see you mentioned Colorado.
I had a brief project assigned to, Co. Springs, at the Army Air Field.
Having lived in the state as a kid, waaay back recall some fond memories.
Parents took us to Pikes Peak, Royal Gorge and the like.
Montrose was one town the other I forgot name...started school in Co...
Anyway, on that project I was surprised to see these signs on the Interstate.
Dial *CSP (*277) To Report An Aggressive Driver
csp.colorado.gov
I guess the program was started around year 2000.
But lets be fair, aggressive drivers are nationwide, just about any state I would think.
Maybe more concentrated in some, less than others.
Big cities probably a higher ratio I would think.
I live in TN and avoid Nashville, Chattanooga or any big metro in any state, if possible.
For sure on a MC but in car as well, if possible.
If you have to travel across country in a car, and have to get there ASAP...most folks will use the I state.
Anyway, not disputing what you say...so many factors to consider.
It has been against the law (here) to text and drive or hold a phone in hand (hands free law) but I see it ALL the time.
I too have had the blind spot near miss when attempting to merge (car).
My fault by the law...other drivers should know or at least be aware as MC riders are (I hope) to avoid riding along in a cars blind spots.
I tend to signal well before turn (car or bike) and have had drivers near rear end me.
And, to be fair, lets flip the side to stupid MC riders.
Weaving in out of traffic, no signals, high rate of speed.
Just gives all MC riders a bad rep.
Just look at utube..a plethora of dumb A** riders doing stupid stuff....squids and organ donors.
I think driving trends, as you note, people are stupid (that is, driving stupidly) are on the rise all over CONUS.
Or some folks just don't give a rodents red rectum about anyone or anything (but them).
Bottom line, car / truck / bus etc. vs. MC..contact...MC rider loses every time, sometimes in the worst way.
Makes me want to take a refresher rider class, even though I used to teach the same.
Skills must be used and honed (practiced) in order to stay proficient.
Thanks for your related stories, good reminders to all who ride.
Stay safe out there.