Zero Fatalities has partnered with AAA Mountain West Group and the Department of Public Safety to launch a new “Please be Patient” vehicle magnet initiative. As students head back to the classroom for the 2026-27 school year, these magnets are being introduced to provide peace of mind to families, knowing that surrounding motorists will be […]
UDOT helps to save lives through smart signal technology
New system gives Brigham City emergency vehicles faster, safer trips to critical calls Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced a groundbreaking use of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology that is already helping to save lives in Brigham City. UDOT has partnered with Brigham City to equip the city’s ambulances and fire trucks with V2X technology […]
UDOT urges drivers to slow down as construction season ramps up
National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week highlights simple steps to save lives The Utah Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as construction activity increases statewide during National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. With warmer weather and fewer winter disruptions this year, construction projects across Utah are in full swing, […]
President’s Day weekend travel expected to slow traffic on I-15 in central and southern Utah
Southbound delays of up to 30 minutes expected Friday afternoon The Utah Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers heading out for President’s Day weekend to plan for delays on Interstate 15 in Central and Southern Utah. On Friday, Feb. 13, from 2 to 7 p.m., drivers on southbound I-15 from Spanish Fork to Nephi should […]
UDOT and DPS to debut hard-hitting distracted driving ad on Super Bowl Sunday
New PSA uses powerful dramatization to confront the life-or-death consequences of checking a phone while driving SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 6, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation and Utah Department of Public Safety’s Zero Fatalities program will debut a provocative new local Super Bowl ad this weekend with a blunt message for drivers: checking your […]
UDOT and DPS release 2025 statewide traffic fatality numbers
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 […]