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Utah Crash Facts

Alcohol and Other Drugs. There were 2,163 alcohol and other drug-related crashes in Utah that resulted in 1,846 injuries and 90 fatalities.Over half (56.9%) of alcohol and other drug-related crashes resulted in at least one injury compared to 37.4% of all motor vehicle crashes.Alcohol and other drug-related crashes were 8 items more likely to be fatal than non-alcohol/drug-related crashes..

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Utah Crash Facts

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    1. Utah Crash Facts Alcohol and Other Drugs Time of Day Alcohol Related Crashes Teenage Drivers (15-19) Time of Day Teenage Drivers Related Crashes Victims of Drunk Driving

    2. Alcohol and Other Drugs There were 2,163 alcohol and other drug-related crashes in Utah that resulted in 1,846 injuries and 90 fatalities. Over half (56.9%) of alcohol and other drug-related crashes resulted in at least one injury compared to 37.4% of all motor vehicle crashes. Alcohol and other drug-related crashes were 8 items more likely to be fatal than non-alcohol/drug-related crashes.

    3. Age and Gender of Drivers Involved in Alcohol and Other-related Crashes

    4. Time of Day Alcohol Related Crashes

    5. Day of Week Crashes Occurred

    6. Month That Crashes Occurred

    7. Alcohol Involvement in Different Types of Vehicle Crashes

    8. Teenage Drivers Did you know that in 2000… Teenage drivers represent 9% of the licensed drivers in Utah, yet they were involved in approximately one-third (31.2%) of all motor vehicle crashes in Utah. Approximately 1 out of 5 (19.8%) fatal crashes in Utah involved a teenage driver.

    9. Leading Collisions of Teenage Drivers

    10. Top 5 Driving Factors That Contributed to Teenage Driver Crashes, Utah 2000 Fatal teenage driver crashes. 1.Speed too fast (22.9%). 2.Other improper driving (21.4%). 3.Improper lookout (21.4%). 4.Asleep/fatigued (11.4%). 5.Drove left of center (7.1%).

    11. Counties With the Highest Percentage of Crashes Involving Teenage Drivers

    12. Graduated Driver Licensing Law A graduated driver licensing law was enacted to address the concern of teenage driving and crashes. Graduated licensing regulations are in place for new drivers under the age of 18 years. First-time teenage drivers who apply for a drivers license in Utah must complete the following three steps to obtain a license: Step 1. Obtain an instruction permit, which allows driving with a certified driving instructor, complete a driver education course and pass a written exam. Step 2. Complete 30 hours of behind-the-wheel driving (at least 10 hours after dark) with a parent, guardian, or licensed over-21-year-old spouse. Step 3. Complete a driving test (or tests) and obtain a provisional (under 21 years) “D” (passenger vehicle), or “M” (passenger vehicle plus motorcycle) license. The provisional license shows “under 21” has a distinctive color, and allows a lower threshold of points/citations before sanctioning compared to regular licenses.

    13. Graduated Driver Licensing Law Restrictions: Night-time restrictions: Anyone under the age of 17 years may not drive from midnight to 5:00 am except: 1.With an over-21year old licensed driver; 2.For employment, or going to or from employment; 3.Going to or from a religious or a school activity; 4 in a supervised agricultural operation; Or 5.In an emergency. Passenger restrictions: From the first six months of licensure, teenage drivers can only drive other teens if there is an over-21-year-old driver in the front seat of the vehicle. Teenage drivers can drive themselves or family members without this restriction. Exceptions: teenage drivers can drive teenage occupants to or from school, school activities, church activities, or agricultural work if he/she has a signed note from his/her parent or guardian. Seatbelt restrictions. All occupants under the age of 19 years must be properly restrained in a motor vehicle. This is a primary law which means a person may be stopped by a law enforcement officer solely for that offense. If found in violation of the law, a person may be issued a citation and subject to a fine or not more than $45.

    14. Victims of Drunk Driving

    15. The Red Is the Twisted Metal of the Drunk Driver's Car. Image being hit by a drunk driver, hurled 106 feet in  the air and your body smashing on the hard pavement and you're are pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital?

    16. Victims of Drunk Driving

    17. Effects of the Crash

    18. Victims of Drunk Driving  Drunk Driving Pictures

    19. How Would You Like to Be Disfigured in a DUI Crash?

    20. Impaired Driving by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) In 1998, Utah drivers with: BACs of .10 and above were involved in an estimated 5,400 crashes that killed 39 and injured 1,600 BACs between .08-.09 were involved in an estimated 100 crashes that killed 3 and injured 100 Positive BACs below .08 were involved in an estimated 200 crashes that killed 8 and injured 200

    21. More Victims

    22. DUI Problems…. Vehicle violation …………………………………………..… 50.00 1st offense …………………….…(dui-fine)………………..… 1300.00 Jail bond ………………………..…………………………… ...135.00 Vehicle impound ………………….…(hook up)……………… 120.00 Storage of vehicle ………………….…(20.00 per day)………….80.00 Vehicle impound letter release……………………………….….200.00 Court attorney ………………………...………………………..1000.00 DUI reinstatement fee …………………………………………...150.00 Conviction of DUI fine ……………………… (30%) 1300…….390.00 200.00 and 390.00 goes into DUI enforcement pool to help stop more DUI

    23. SR22 Insurance SR22 insurance (97 Honda accord) Every 6 months …(Oct 2003 figures) ..…………..2491.79 To start policy ……………………………………..622.95 Every month after for 3 years……………………....476.21

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