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UDOT traffic office reports decline in fatalities overall but a troubling rise in motorcycle deaths
Summary
UDOT traffic and safety staff told commissioners vehicle miles traveled are rising while the statewide fatality rate remains low by national standards (0.67). Officials noted a recent uptick in motorcycle fatalities and emphasized education, enforcement, and engineering strategies to reduce deaths.
Patrick Cowley, Director of Traffic and Safety (presenting for Troy Peterson), briefed the Commission on crash and fatality trends on Aug. 12. Staff said vehicle miles traveled (VMT) is increasing (reported ~23 billion VMT year‑to‑date) and the fatality rate is 0.67 per 100 million VMT. Cowley said that, compared with national…
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