Media and PIO

DPS Supports Increased DUI enforcement blitzes during the holiday weekend SALT LAKE CITY, UT, March 11th, 2026 – St. Patrick’s Day is often one of the biggest drinking nights of...

Year-To-Date 2026 Unsecured Load Crash Statistics (as of 02/24/2026):Unsecured Load-Related Crashes: 14Unsecured Load-Related Deaths: 0Total Fatal Crashes Statewide: 24Total Fatalities: 25 Unsecured Load-Related Crashes & Fatalities, Utah, 2020-2026 Year 2020...

For Immediate Release: Before Kickoff, Lock In A Sober RideCrash risk spikes 2.3x on Super Bowl Sunday,  Utah law enforcement prepared for statewide blitz SALT LAKE CITY, UT, February 4th,...

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: The Utah Department of Public Safety’s Highway Safety Office, in partnership with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) and WCF Insurance, will hold a press briefing on...

Children’s drawings help remind drivers to buckle up this holiday seasonBefore holiday travel begins, DPS reminds Utahns of one simple, lifesaving message: Buckle Up — Every Seat. Every Row. Every...

Find the contact information for the 24/7 Sobriety Program in your county below. Beaver County 2270 South Sheriff Dale E. Nelson DriveBeaver, UT 84713435-438-6464 Box Elder County Participants can enroll...

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...

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...

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...

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...