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
Alex Cabrero
West Jordan community comes together to remember 13-year-old hit, killed by drunk driver
Today marks one year since 13-year-old Eli Mitchell was hit and killed by a drunk driver in West Jordan. To honor his memory, the community put up hundreds of ribbons and held a special ceremony.1 month ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Utah trooper who hit wrong-way driver to stop him says he acted instinctively
Chad McCoy wasn't aware there was a wrong-way driver nearby until he saw the pickup truck coming right at him.2 months ago
Katija Stjepovic and Aley Davis
Back to basics: What one Utah driver’s ed teacher wants you to know
As more drivers hit the road and take advantage of the warmer weather, UDOT officials say we can’t lose sight of Utah’s zero fatalities goal. That’s why educators and safety advocates are taking a new approach called “Back to Basics.”2 months ago
Matt Gephardt and Cindy St. Clair
Utah vehicle safety inspections drop 92%, crashes related to equipment failure remain flat
It’s been five years since mandatory vehicle safety inspections hit the rearview mirror. Does that mean Utah roads are more dangerous? KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt digs into the crash data.2 months ago
Andrew Adams
Family members injured in Tooele County high speed crash
A woman called on drivers not to get behind the wheel while impaired after a violent crash that left two of her loved ones injured.2 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
UHP reminder about crosswalk safety as more head outdoors
Whether it's taking the dog out for an extra walk or wiping the rust off of that bike, Utahns have been soaking up the sun after feeling cooped up for months.2 months ago
Cary Schwanitz
1 killed in fiery head-on collision in Weber County; 2 dead in crash near Saltair
One person died in a fiery head-on crash on I-15 in the Riverdale area early Sunday, the Utah Highway Patrol said.3 months ago
Katija Stjepovic, Cary J. Schwanitz
UDOT clearing debris to prevent highway flooding
Earlier this year snow was a big danger for drivers but now it’s becoming rain and wet roads.3 months ago
Andrew Adams
Family remembers two loved ones killed in crash near Kanab
Family members on Thursday remembered loved ones killed in a triple-fatal crash in Kane County.3 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Drowsy driving cases on the rise in Utah
A new AAA study shows many of us don't know how sleepy we are behind the wheel.3 months ago
Madison Swenson
Tips for driving safely after daylight saving time change
Daylight saving is Sunday, which means it's time to move our clocks forward an hour. The change may impact our traveling abilities, so here are some tips to keep you safe out on the roads, courtesy of Zero Fatalities.3 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Utah lawmakers consider return of photo radar
A new bill before the legislature would bring photo radar back to Utah as speeding in construction and school zones becomes a growing safety concern.3 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Driver killed in weather-related crash on I-15
One person was killed in a weather-related crash on I-15 on Wednesday.4 months ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
UHP: Alleged drunk driver doing doughnuts on I-80, going wrong way
As if the weather wasn't already creating enough hazardous driving conditions, Utah Highway Patrol troopers say they also had to deal with an impaired driver who was driving the wrong way and doing doughnuts on the freeway Wednesday morning.4 months ago
Josh Ellis
UDOT to install new wrong-way driver detection and alert systems
UDOT is installing a new system to reduce the number of wrong-way drivers on Utah's freeways.4 months ago
Ladd Egan
Traffic laws in Cottonwood canyons frustrate drivers
It’s been a winter full of snowstorms and powder days, but also a season of traffic headaches for drivers in the Cottonwood canyons.4 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Bill to make Utah railroad crossings safer advances in House
As the beehive state continues to grow, more people are commuting, whether by car, train, or foot, we have seen more collisions on Utah's railroads.4 months ago
Jed Boal
3 elk die after herd wanders onto roads near Parleys Canyon
A large herd of elk continues to keep motorists and state troopers on high alert near the mouth of Parleys Canyon.4 months ago
Karah Brackin
Troopers advise caution after rough start to the year on Utah’s roads
UHP says it's seeing an uptick in wrong-way driving after one person was killed in Salt Lake County Wednesday morning. KSL TV is also learning more about the man who died in an auto-pedestrian crash Tuesday.4 months ago
Katija Stjepovic and Cary J. Schwanitz
Northern Utah construction projects could slow weekend plans
The Utah Department of Transportation will close the southbound lanes of Legacy Parkway between Park Lane in Farmington and Parrish Lane in Centerville for the second straight weekend.4 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
SLC Police conduct crosswalk safety enforcement after several auto-pedestrian crashes
Salt Lake City police conducted a crosswalk safety enforcement Thursday morning. It comes as at least half a dozen people have been hit by cars — and a 31-year-old man lost his life this past week.5 months ago
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Madison Swenson
Utah troopers stop more than 3,500 vehicles for speeding in first 2 weeks of 2023
UHP said troopers stopped more than 10,000 vehicles in the state during the first two weeks of the new year, with 3,567 of those being for speeding violations.5 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Salt Lake City community group demands measures to protect pedestrians
The community-based group Sweet Streets demanded Utah leaders take action to slow and prevent the number of injured and killed pedestrians.5 months ago
