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UDOT: statewide fatalities falling overall but motorcycle deaths are rising; commission asks for better tracking
Summary
UDOT reported a decline in overall fatalities compared with target levels but said motorcycle fatalities make up a larger share of vulnerable‑user deaths; the agency will work with the highway safety office and DPS to analyze causes and consider targeted countermeasures.
UDOT operations staff told the commission the department is making progress toward the goal of zero fatalities but that some vulnerable‑user categories require special focus.
"We're currently sitting at about 227 fatalities for the year, which is down from last year at this time (240)," Troy Peterson said while presenting the agency's 'zero fatalities' indicators. He noted the department uses a…
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