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Road to Zero
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.1 year 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.1 year ago
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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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, 2022.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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-84.1 year 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.2 years 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.2 years ago
Karah Brackin
Salt Lake man on scooter says driver hit him at a crosswalk and took off
A Salt Lake City man who was injured when a vehicle hit him while riding his scooter is on the road to recovery.2 years ago
Karah Brackin and Cary Schwanitz, KSL TV
Teen Driver Safety Week focuses on safe driving conversations
A nationwide campaign designed to encourage parents to talk to their teens about the rules of the road is underway.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
Utah sees rise in auto-pedestrian crashes
An alarming concern on Utah roads — a rise in auto-pedestrian crashes, including three that happened within the last 24 hours.2 years ago
Matt Rascon
UHP cracks down on unsafe drivers along I-15
Utah Highway Patrol troopers were out in force Wednesday, to remind drivers to slow down along a stretch of I-15 known for its speeding.2 years ago
Josh Ellis, Karah Brackin, & Ladd Egan
2 killed in separate Utah Co. crashes; 1 injured after hitting school bus in Clearfield
Emergency crews responded to fatal crashes in Saratoga Springs and Spanish Fork Canyon while two crashes caused heavy delays in Davis County Monday morning.2 years ago
Ayanna Likens
How to make sure your child’s car seat is properly installed
It's Child Passenger Safety week, and it's crucial that your kids are properly buckled in before you hit the road.2 years ago
Jed Boal
45 killed in auto-pedestrian crashes honored with 45 shoes
A collection of 45 pairs of shoes honors the 45 individuals killed in auto-pedestrian crashes in Utah last year.2 years ago
Shara Park
Trauma surgeon gives sobering perspective as Utah wraps up its 100 Deadliest Days
While the number of Utahns killed during the summer months is slightly down compared to last year, we're still seeing a record number of people killed on our roadways. KSL's Shara Park looks at the concerning trends and shares a perspective from someone who has dedicated his life to saving yours.2 years ago
Mike Anderson
Utah community raises funds to protect school crossing guards
People in one Cache Valley community are working together to protect their crossing guards. This comes after one was struck in a hit and run.2 years ago
Karah Brackin
UDOT, DPS reminding drivers to be safe this Labor Day weekend
Utah road crash survivors also shared their stories as the state continues on the Road to Zero Fatalities.2 years ago
