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
Matt Rascon
KSL+: The impact and lessons of teen driver crashes
Teen drivers make up 9% of licensed drivers in Utah but 21% of crashes, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.2 months ago
Matt Rascon
Utah mom shares her son’s story, hoping to curb teen driver crashes
Teenage deaths on Utah's roads have jumped the last couple of years. KSL's Matt Rascon has the lessons from one devastated family on a mission to protect parents and their teen drivers.2 months ago
Josh Ellis
SLC police issue 96 citations, 22 warnings during speed enforcement operation
Police say a speed enforcement operation led to 122 stops where 96 citations and 22 warnings were issued on roads leading in and out of Salt Lake City.2 months ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
How one Utah city is trying to curb trend of fatal crashes
Crash data from January 2018 until now reveals Ogden has had more fatal crashes than any other city in the state. On the Road to Zero Fatalities, here is what the city is doing to save lives.2 months ago
Annie Knox and Tanner Siegworth, KSL TV
Speeding over 100 mph? Be ready to pay up, troopers say
After a pandemic spike in fatal crashes, Utahns with a lead foot now face heftier fees and a possible criminal charge under a new state law that took effect in May. Troopers cited 70 motorists for reckless driving, a misdemeanor, in the first month.2 months ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Utah man urges people to secure their loads after metal post hits his windshield
A Utah County man said the frame of his car kept a piece of flying metal from breaking through his windshield while he was driving on Interstate 215 on Tuesday.2 months ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Crews start safety improvements on the North Ogden Divide
The five miles of the steep and winding North Ogden Divide shut down Monday so crews could get to work on safety improvements.2 months ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
UHP troopers stop two wrong-way drunk drivers this weekend
The Utah Highway Patrol said it stopped drunk drivers going the wrong way on Utah roads this weekend.2 months ago
Ladd Egan
Carbon County increases patrols, education after seat belt use drops dramatically in latest survey
The most recent Utah Seat Belt Use Survey reveals a drop in people buckling up statewide along with a significant decrease in seat belt usage in Carbon County.3 months ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Dashcam video shows how UHP trooper stopped another wrong-way driver
Dramatic dashcam video showed the moment a state trooper stopped yet another wrong-way driver.3 months ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Memorial Day weekend: Six killed, over 2,500 stopped for speeding on Utah’s roads
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the 100 deadliest days on Utah's roads, and state troopers said the Beehive State is off to a rough start.3 months ago
Michael Houck, KSL TV
Semi tipped over spilling a ‘non-hazardous’ red liquid
A semi-truck tipped over spilling an odd red liquid across 3300 South under I-15 Tuesday afternoon.3 months ago
Eliza Pace, KSL TV
Two injured in motorcycle-bicyclist crash
Two people were injured Monday evening when a bicyclist and motorcyclist crashed at 4928 W. 5400 South.3 months ago
Eliza Pace, KSL TV
Two helicopters respond to major collision on Midvalley Highway
According to Sgt. Roden with Utah Highway Patrol, two people are in critical condition following a crash on southbound State Route 179.3 months ago
Eliza Pace, KSL TV
Motorcyclist killed, passenger in critical condition after hitting antelope
A man was killed Monday morning after hitting an antelope and losing control of the motorcycle he was driving.3 months ago
Josh Ellis
Two seriously injured after suspected DUI crash in Eagle Mountain
A 21-year-old Tooele man has been cited after a crash that seriously injured himself and a passenger on Sunday.3 months ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
Fiery crash causes overnight closure of I-15 in Brigham City
Police reopened southbound lanes of I-15 in Brigham City Saturday morning hours after a moving truck crashed and ignited a large fire.3 months ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
‘We were high school sweethearts:’ Survivor of auto-pedestrian crash that killed husband fights for safer roads
SANDY, Utah – In the nine years after her husband was hit a killed by a suspected distracted driver, a Utah woman has been on a mission to educate drivers and strengthen the state’s distracted driving laws. “I don’t want anybody to go through that tragedy again of walking down the sidewalk with their loved […]3 months ago
Karah Brackin, KSL TV
Utah sees highest deadly crashes in more than two decades entering 100 Deadliest Days
Utah road fatalities are the highest they have been in more than two decades at this time of year. Local organizations are spreading a message of urgency to stop the trend and make safe driving a priority as we prepare to enter Utah's 100 Deadliest Days.3 months ago
KSL TV
KSL kicks off campaign to raise awareness about 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
KSL has kicked off the Road to Zero Fatalities: You Hold the Key safety campaign to raise awareness about the deadliest days of summer.3 months ago
Karah Brackin & Dan Rascon, KSL TV
Three adults, one child have stabilized after Monday night’s South Salt Lake crash
On Monday night, a South Salt Lake car crash sent three adults and one child to the hospital are now upgraded to 'minor injuries.'3 months ago
Karah Brackin, KSL TV
After another deadly crash, UDOT says we’re ‘a long way from the road to zero fatalities’
UDOT says as of last Monday, 28 people were killed as pedestrians on Utah roads in addition to six bicyclists.3 months ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
UHP urges cautious driving as deadly trend continues
2022 is well on track to beat out 2021, which was already the deadliest year that Utah’s had on its roads in over two decades.3 months ago
