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UDOT, DPS report continued drop in fatal crashes but concerns remain
State officials are seeing fewer fatalities on Utah's roads but that doesn't mean they're celebrating just yet. In a joint press release from the Utah Department of Public Safety and UDOT sent out last week, it was reported that traffic deaths have reached a six-year low. "Preliminary reports show 264 people lost their lives on Utah roads from Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2025," the release said. "That is down from 277 fatalities in 2024 and marks the lowest number of traffic deaths in Utah since 2019 (248). These numbers are preliminary and may change as official reports are still ...
