Roadway Description and Number of Lanes

Roadway description – Indication of whether or not the roadway for this vehicle is divided and whether it serves one-way or two-way traffic. A divided roadway is one on which...
Last updated: August 11, 2025

Most Common Errors

First Harmful Event: The first event that results in any level of injury or damage. Location of the First Harmful Event is the location of the object being struck resulting...
Last updated: May 18, 2025

Sequence of Events

Including first and most harmful The events in sequence related to each specific motor vehicle, including both non-collision and collision events. First Harmful Event: The first event that results in...
Last updated: May 18, 2025

Safety Equipment

The Utah Crash Report Form has two elements regarding safety equipment use which applies to all vehicle occupants, including motorcycle operators and passengers, as well as all non-motorists. The first...
Last updated: May 18, 2025

Speeds

Posted Speed: The posted or statutory speed limit for the motor vehicle at the time of the crash. Advisory Speed: Advisory speed limit only applies to areas with a posted...
Last updated: May 18, 2025

Manner of Collision

The manner in which two motor vehicles in transport initially came together without regard to the direction of force. This data element applies only to crashes where the first harmful...
Last updated: May 18, 2025

Trafficway

A trafficway is any land way open to the public as a matter of right or custom for moving person or property from one place to another. Land way: the...
Last updated: May 18, 2025

Location of First Harmful Event

The location of the first harmful event as it relates to its position within or outside the trafficway (01) On Roadway: The portion of the trafficway normally designed for vehicular...
Last updated: May 18, 2025

Injury Severity Levels from Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes and Harmful Event

(MMUCC Guideline Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria, 5th Edition) The determination of injury severity for a person involved in a crash should be based on the latest information available at...
Last updated: May 18, 2025

Motor Vehicle Definition

A motor vehicle is any motorized (mechanically or electrically powered) road vehicle not operated on rails.Includes: ATV’s, Snowmobiles, OHV’sExcludes: Trains, Airplanes, Bicycles, Boats, Trailers...
Last updated: May 18, 2025

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