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As Utah's 100 Deadliest Days Nears End, Fatalities on State's Roadways Surge

The 100 Deadliest Days

Utah's 100 Deadliest Days is a period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic fatalities typically increase. This year, the 100 Deadliest Days began on May 29 and will end on September 5.

According to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), there have been 104 fatal crashes in Utah during the 100 Deadliest Days so far this year, compared to 92 during the same period last year.

Causes of the Increase

There are a number of factors that may be contributing to the increase in fatalities, including:

• More people are driving as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Gas prices are lower than they have been in recent years, which may be encouraging people to drive more.
• There has been an increase in reckless driving, including speeding and impaired driving.

What Can Be Done?

There are a number of things that can be done to reduce the number of traffic fatalities during the 100 Deadliest Days, including:

• Drivers should slow down and obey the speed limit.
• Drivers should never drive impaired.
• Drivers should be aware of their surroundings and avoid distractions.
• Law enforcement should crack down on reckless driving.

By taking these steps, we can all help to make Utah's roads safer.

Additional Resources

• Utah Department of Transportation: 100 Deadliest Days
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Driver Safety

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