Before Kickoff, Lock In A Sober Ride

As Utahns prepare for the big game, state crash data reveals a sobering fact: the risk of an alcohol-related crash is more than double (2.3x) on Super Bowl Sunday compared to a typical February day.

“Alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana, or any combination of impairing substances all affect your driving and safe judgment. If you feel different, you drive different.”

— Major Chamberlin Neff, Utah Highway Patrol

Statewide Enforcement Blitz

To ensure every fan arrives home safely, the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) is deploying a massive defensive line:

• 26 police agencies participating statewide.
• 75+ additional DUI enforcement shifts scheduled for the weekend.
• Statewide patrols specifically trained to detect impairment from alcohol and drugs.

Data Insights

• High Lethality: Alcohol-related crashes in Utah are 14.7 times more likely to be fatal than other crash types.
• Extreme Impairment: The average BAC for alcohol-related DUI arrests in Utah is 0.15—three times the legal limit.
• Arrest Statistics: In 2025 (SFY), Utah averaged 30 DUI arrests per day, totaling 10,923 arrests.
• Game Day Tragedies: Utah has seen 5 traffic fatalities on Super Bowl Sundays within the last five years.

Your Game Plan for a Safe Weekend

Being a responsible driver is simple:

• Plan Ahead: Arrange a safe ride home before the start of the game.
• Intervene: If someone you know is impaired, take their keys and find them a sober ride.
• Know the Limit: Utah’s BAC limit is 0.05; impairment starts with the first drink.
• Buckle Up: Seatbelts are your best defense against other impaired drivers.