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 […]
UDOT and DPS urge motorists to go ‘back to basics’ for summer
Zero Fatalities shares basic road rules reminders ahead of the “100 Deadliest Days” The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) are urging motorists to stay safe on Utah roads with a new Zero Fatalities “Back to Basics” campaign. This new campaign was announced before Memorial Day, a huge travel holiday […]
Crossing guard mom dresses as giant traffic cone to be seen in school zone
Husband takes to social media after wife’s near miss, pleads with drivers to pay attention Two full-time moms and part-time crossing guards are urging drivers to pay attention in school zones after several near-misses while on duty at Gearld L Wright Elementary School in West Valley. With too many drivers distracted and acting aggressively and […]
Zero Fatalities provides tips to stay safe with daylight saving time change
Travelers are encouraged to stay alert and be seen on Utah roads With daylight saving resuming this Sunday, Zero Fatalities is reminding Utahns of the traveling risks associated with the time change and providing tips on how to stay safe. Daylight saving in March introduces two travel risks: (1) poor visibility due to less light […]
UDOT and DPS release 2022 traffic fatality numbers
Agencies urge Utahns to resolve to drive safer this year The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) released preliminary traffic fatality data for the 2022 calendar year earlier today. Preliminary reports show there were 320 lives lost on Utah roads from Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2022. That is […]
Widowed crash survivor pleads with Utahns to drive safe
With highway fatalities higher than previous years, Zero Fatalities preps drivers for the 100 Deadliest Days With Memorial Day marking the beginning of Utah’s 100 Deadliest Days, a widowed crash survivor wants to share her story about how a drowsy driver changed her life forever. On December 23rd, 2018, Jordin Petersen Seamons, her husband Devin […]