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
Dan Rascon
Utah sees spike in bicycle fatalities
According to the latest numbers from the Utah Department of Transportation, Utah has seen 11 fatalities, more than any previous year in the past decade, and there are still five months left in the year.7 days ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Speeding, distracted driving leading to increase in crashes on Utah city streets
Utah is seeing a concerning increase in crashes on city streets. On Wednesday, KSL's Lauren Steinbrecher was in Sandy as police explained which issues on the road are the worst they've seen in years and what they're doing about it.13 days ago
Cary Schwanitz
Bountiful man killed, three juveniles injured in I-70 crash
A Bountiful man died in a single-car crash on I-70 near Green River last week.14 days ago
Josh Ellis and Karah Brackin, KSL TV
One dead after SLC motorcycle crash; third serious crash in 12 hours
Police are investigating after a person was killed in a motorcycle crash on 1300 East near 2300 South.14 days ago
Shara Park and Cindy St. Clair, KSL TV
Putting the brakes on wrong-way drivers: Finding solutions to deadly crashes
Utah is close to breaking records of deadly wrong-way crashes. Why is this happening? KSL News Specialist Shara Park digs into solutions.20 days ago
Michael Houck
UHP reports four fatal crashes over Pioneer Day weekend
Utah Highway Patrol released their enforcement stats for Pioneer Day weekend, including four fatalities and three wrong-way drivers.22 days ago
Cary Schwanitz
Motorcyclist killed in Salt Lake after getting rear-ended by driver using Tesla autopilot
A motorcyclist died after getting hit from behind on I-15.24 days ago
Cary Schwanitz
I-80 is open again after fiery crash near Great Saltair
All lanes of Interstate 80 have reopened after one person died in a violent crash Saturday night.24 days ago
Karah Brackin
UHP launches ‘Speeding Wrecks Lives’ campaign as deadly crashes rise
The Utah Highway Safety Office and Utah Highway Patrol are pushing the message for drivers to slow down.28 days ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
‘It’s very troubling’: Motorcycle fatalities up 40% in Utah; UDOT trying to find out why
Alarming numbers from the Utah Department of Transportation show a huge increase in motorcycle fatalities in Utah this year, compared to the average of the last five years.29 days ago
Cary Schwanitz
UHP stops wrong-way driver on I-15 near Roy
Troopers from the Utah Highway Patrol stopped a wrong-way driver on I-15 early Sunday morning.1 month ago
Madison Swenson
Two dead, one extremely critical following three-car crash on US-6
Two people are dead and another is in extremely critical condition following a three-car crash at Soldier Summit.1 month ago
Jed Boal
Psychologist: stress is major factor of speeding and aggressive driving
Aggressive driving and speeding has been rising in Utah for the past two years, and some psychologists believe your mental state is the leading cause.1 month ago
Annie Knox
Is it time for Utah to toughen its distracted driving law?
Distracted driving played a role in more than 2,300 crashes in Utah this year, killing a total of seven people. Both a longtime Utah lawmaker and a first-time candidate for state Senate say tougher enforcement is overdue.1 month ago
Karah Brackin
154 people killed on Utah’s roads this year, and it’s only July
Utah Highway Patrol said last year, they had a record-breaking year of fatalities on the roads, this year, we're on track for more.1 month ago
Michael Houck
UHP: 5 fatal crashes, 2,500 drivers stopped for speeding during July 4 weekend
Utah Highway Patrol reports a 26% increase of cited drivers over the Fourth of July weekend compared to 2021.1 month ago
Michael Houck
Motorcyclist dies after driving off the road in central Utah
A motorcyclist dies after driving off Interstate-70 and rolling into a median Saturday morning.1 month ago
Eliza Pace
Man killed after ejected from his vehicle Saturday
A man was killed after the car he was driving left the road and he was ejected Saturday.1 month ago
Karah Brackin
Tuesday begins with two fatal wrecks on Utah roads
Tuesday was a hard day on Utah roads with two fatal wrecks happening within hours of each other.1 month ago
Dan Spindle, KSL TV
AAA Gas calculator shows cost for your holiday road trip
Millions of Americans are planning to travel this Independence Day weekend despite record-high gas prices.2 months ago
Shara Park
A look at impaired driving in Utah: fatalities skyrocketing since 2019
2022 is on pace to be the deadliest year on record for impaired driving in Utah. Already this year there have been 53 deaths because of impaired driving, coming off a record year in 2021 of 158 people killed.2 months ago
Jed Boal
‘Resist Death’: UHP campaign urges Utahns to curb DUI deaths
Troopers are urging all Utahns to “resist death” and make good choices before they get behind the wheel as the state sees another annual increase in DUI-related deaths ahead of Independence Day.2 months ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
Hundreds of extra patrols swarm Utah highways to make holiday weekend travel safer
Thursday kicked off the 4th of July holiday weekend and 90% of Americans traveling this weekend are doing so on the roads.2 months ago
