Posted On:
January 5, 2009
2008 Utah Fatal Car and Motorcycle Accident Statistics
KSL News reported some good and bad news concerning traffic fatalities in Utah. According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, the number of Utah traffic fatalities in 2008 was the lowest it has been in 16 years. Reports indicate 272 deaths on state roads this past year, compared to 299 deaths in 2009. Authorities believe high gas prices might have played a role in the low fatality rate, as many commuters chose to drive less and use public transportation.
Although the overall number of traffic deaths was low this past year, Utah saw an increase in motorcycle fatalities. 35 Utah motorcyclists died in 2008, which is the highest rate of motorcycle fatalities since 1985.
