DENVER (KDVR) — Denver city officials and a state lawmaker faced neighbors living near Monaco Parkway and 17th Avenue who are demanding the city take immediate steps to install safety measures at what they call a “treacherous intersection."

Several crashes have occurred there over the past year, with one house in particular struck several times. As of June 8, 215 neighbors have signed a petition asking for changes to the road and speed limit. Many are parents who are concerned about their children’s safety.

David Stoll’s home on Monaco Parkway remains boarded up after a crash six weeks ago.

“This intersection here is a death trap, people's lives are in jeopardy,” he told FOX31.

Speeding cars have careened through the yard and into Stoll’s window five times in 16 months. In December 2023, his family had to move out for 11 months while repairs were made. In one accident, a boulder went through his window and dropped through the floor into the home’s basement

Stoll has spent nearly $10,000 placing large boulders in front of his yard in an effort to stop any vehicles that come off of the road.

“We had to put these boulders in because the city has done nothing,” he said.

FOX31 showed a view of the experience driving east on 17th Street toward Monaco, where the road curves after a stoplight. Drivers who miss the sudden curve are at risk of losing control and driving over a curb and across north and south lanes of Monaco or sidewalks used by residents.

On Monday, FOX31 asked the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure about what’s being done to make things safer.

A spokesperson responded, explaining that DOTI is planning to install safety enhancements that include improved signage, travel lane designation, striping, and pavement markings to help drivers navigate safely, along with a hardened centerline roadway. The changes are scheduled to take place during the fall season.

City Council representatives from Districts 8 and 9 and a state representative who lives in the area addressed neighbors’ concerns.

“I came here to make sure I was clear from them the actions they wanted from Denver City Council there are actions that they're asking for that aren't and will not be directly impacted by our general fund deficit,” said Councilman Darrell Watson.

Representatives from Councilwoman Shontel Lewis’s office and DOTI were present as well.

Resident Laurel Adler told FOX31, “It’s a good start."