Traffic deaths reach 6-year low, but serious concerns remain for motorcyclists and teens SALT LAKE CITY (January 6, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety today released preliminary traffic fatality data for the 2025 calendar year. Preliminary reports show 264 people lost their lives on Utah roads from Jan. 1, 2025 through […]
New UDOT innovation identifies freight flat tires before they cause crashes
Utah port of entries use sensors and AI to detect early-on issues The Utah Department of Transportation’s port of entries are using new technology to spot tire problems on freight and transport trucks before they lead to dangerous failures on Utah highways. This technology, called an in-road tire anomaly detector, uses embedded sensors paired with […]
Utah traffic fatalities down significantly during 100 Deadliest Days
UDOT and DPS urge caution as officials work to save more lives on Utah’s roads SALT LAKE CITY (August 27, 2025) — The Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Department of Public Safety today released preliminary numbers for the 100 Deadliest Days — the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when roadway deaths typically […]
UDOT and DPS release preliminary 2024 statewide traffic fatality numbers
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released preliminary traffic fatality data for the 2024 calendar year. Preliminary reports show there were 281 lives lost on Utah roads from Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2024. There were 279 fatalities on Utah roads in 2023. “By reviewing these numbers […]
Families share stories of teens who lost their lives on Utah roads
16th Teen Memoriam honors teens and highlights GDL laws for teens and parents Last year, 38 teenagers were killed on Utah roads. As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the families of some of those teens gathered to share the stories of their loved ones and to encourage others to learn and follow the […]
UDOT, DPS release preliminary traffic fatalities numbers ahead of Labor Day weekend
Fatalities trending high, as July was the worst month to date for single-vehicle fatalities The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) today released preliminary traffic fatality numbers for the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic fatalities typically increase. Despite some positive trends, there […]
UDOT and DPS concerned after spike in summer traffic fatalities
Zero Fatalities urges everyone to drive safe this Pioneer Day Twelve people died on Utah’s roads last week — the worst one-week total in almost two years, according to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS). This spike in fatalities concerns Utah officials, since the state is in the […]
Man incarcerated for fatal reckless driving crash warns others not to repeat his mistakes
Highway fatalities trending down as Zero Fatalities preps drivers for the 100 Deadliest Days The “100 Deadliest Days” is the time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when road fatalities tend to increase. Warmer weather and ideal road conditions lead to greater complacency behind the wheel, and although Utah road fatalities are currently trending […]
National Work Zone Awareness Week
This is National Work Zone Awareness Week and as construction season launches we want to remind everyone how important it is to pay attention as you approach and travel through work zones. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, eliminate distractions and watch out for workers.
UDOT and DPS release preliminary 2023 traffic fatality numbers and launch new road rage campaign
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) released preliminary traffic fatality numbers for the 2023 calendar year. The launch of a new road rage campaign was also announced to encourage Utah drivers to stay calm, patient, and courteous when behind the wheel. Preliminary reports show there were 279 lives lost […]