KSL TV is committed to be part of the solution to making Utah’s roads safer.
With 2022 already facing a higher death rate than 2021 — a year that tragically marked a nearly 20-year high in fatalities — KSL TV will investigate trends and report on-air and online to present solutions that can save lives now.
Our Road to Zero Fatalities: You Hold The Key campaign encourages you to join us in pledging to follow the ABCs of safer driving.
Road to Zero Pledge: Protect lives by following the ABCs of safety.
DRIVE ATTENTIVELY: I will eliminate distractions and focus on the road, other vehicles and pedestrians or cyclists while following traffic laws.
DRIVE BUCKLED: I will wear a seat belt and ensure that all those in my vehicle use properly fastened, life-saving seat belts.
DRIVE CALM: I will remember that lives are at stake, not compromise safety when other drivers are inconsiderate, and never use others’ poor driving to excuse my bad driving.
We also invite families to submit photos of loved ones who lost their lives on Utah roads. Let’s all remember the lives represented in the startling statistics.
Spencer Rawles
2021-07-15
Veronica Pedersen
2015-05-01
Nathan Lance
2021-11-10
Micheal Green
2017-01-08
Tyler Blais and Darrin Elwood
2010-07-03
Kirk Burton
2021-02-10
Gladys Ericson-Vause
2020-07-17
Rachel Stay
2022-05-31
Norma Olson
2022-05-31
Road to Zero
Katija Stjepovic
Drowsy driving cases on the rise in Utah
A new AAA study shows many of us don't know how sleepy we are behind the wheel.22 hours ago
Madison Swenson
Tips for driving safely after daylight saving time change
Daylight saving is Sunday, which means it's time to move our clocks forward an hour. The change may impact our traveling abilities, so here are some tips to keep you safe out on the roads, courtesy of Zero Fatalities.11 days ago
Katija Stjepovic
Utah lawmakers consider return of photo radar
A new bill before the legislature would bring photo radar back to Utah as speeding in construction and school zones becomes a growing safety concern.25 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Driver killed in weather-related crash on I-15
One person was killed in a weather-related crash on I-15 on Wednesday.26 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
UHP: Alleged drunk driver doing doughnuts on I-80, going wrong way
As if the weather wasn't already creating enough hazardous driving conditions, Utah Highway Patrol troopers say they also had to deal with an impaired driver who was driving the wrong way and doing doughnuts on the freeway Wednesday morning.27 days ago
Josh Ellis
UDOT to install new wrong-way driver detection and alert systems
UDOT is installing a new system to reduce the number of wrong-way drivers on Utah's freeways.1 month ago
Ladd Egan
Traffic laws in Cottonwood canyons frustrate drivers
It’s been a winter full of snowstorms and powder days, but also a season of traffic headaches for drivers in the Cottonwood canyons.1 month ago
Katija Stjepovic
Bill to make Utah railroad crossings safer advances in House
As the beehive state continues to grow, more people are commuting, whether by car, train, or foot, we have seen more collisions on Utah's railroads.1 month ago
Jed Boal
3 elk die after herd wanders onto roads near Parleys Canyon
A large herd of elk continues to keep motorists and state troopers on high alert near the mouth of Parleys Canyon.2 months ago
Karah Brackin
Troopers advise caution after rough start to the year on Utah’s roads
UHP says it's seeing an uptick in wrong-way driving after one person was killed in Salt Lake County Wednesday morning. KSL TV is also learning more about the man who died in an auto-pedestrian crash Tuesday.2 months ago
Katija Stjepovic and Cary J. Schwanitz
Northern Utah construction projects could slow weekend plans
The Utah Department of Transportation will close the southbound lanes of Legacy Parkway between Park Lane in Farmington and Parrish Lane in Centerville for the second straight weekend.2 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
SLC Police conduct crosswalk safety enforcement after several auto-pedestrian crashes
Salt Lake City police conducted a crosswalk safety enforcement Thursday morning. It comes as at least half a dozen people have been hit by cars — and a 31-year-old man lost his life this past week.2 months ago
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Madison Swenson
Utah troopers stop more than 3,500 vehicles for speeding in first 2 weeks of 2023
UHP said troopers stopped more than 10,000 vehicles in the state during the first two weeks of the new year, with 3,567 of those being for speeding violations.2 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Salt Lake City community group demands measures to protect pedestrians
The community-based group Sweet Streets demanded Utah leaders take action to slow and prevent the number of injured and killed pedestrians.2 months ago
Jed Boal
Number of 100 mph speeders cited in Utah nearly doubles in four years
Utah drivers admit to speeding over 100 mph more than any other drivers, according to a recent national survey — a statistic that is not surprising to UHP.2 months ago
Karah Brackin
Traffic deaths declined slightly in 2022, most were men
On Thursday, UDOT and the Department of Public Safety released the preliminary 2022 traffic fatality numbers. Preliminary reports showed there were 320 lives lost on Utah roads from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022.3 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Using child safety seats the correct way
As Utahns pick up the normal routine of heading back to work and taking the kids to school, the Utah Department of Public Safety reminded parents how to make sure kids are buckled up safely in cars.3 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
UHP to increase patrols, enforcement during New Year’s weekend
Utah Highway Patrol troopers plan to increase law enforcement during New Year's weekend.3 months ago
Karah Brackin, Cary Schwanitz
Utah officers working overtime through December to stop DUI
Officers from more than 25 law enforcement agencies across the state will work more than 230 extra DUI shifts through the end of the year to protect Utahns from impaired drivers.3 months ago
Ayanna Likens
17-year-old fighting for her life after a suspected drunk driver hits her car
A 17-year-old girl is in an intensive care unit after a suspected impaired driver smashed into her car Sunday night.3 months ago
Cary Schwanitz
Crash closes westbound I-80 near Echo Reservoir
The Utah Department of Transportation said the westbound lanes of I-80 near Echo Reservoir south of I-84.4 months ago
Josh Ellis and Shara Park, KSL TV
Woman in wheelchair dead after being hit by cement truck in Logan
A woman died Friday morning after a cement truck hit her as she crossed Logan’s Main Street in a motorized wheelchair, according to police.5 months ago
Jed Boal
UHP and ER doctor: Motorists, pedestrians need to work together to reduce fatalities
Utah is on pace to set the annual record for the greatest number of fatal auto-pedestrian crashes.5 months ago
