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UDOT Releases 2006 Fatal Crash Report

UDOT, the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) and several other groups asked Utahns for help in reducing the number of deaths on Utah roads this year as part of an announcement releasing the 2006 traffic fatalities report.

While the report showed the total number of traffic-related fatalities (283) had increased by one person compared to last year, several unsafe driving behaviors have dropped significantly.

“In 2006, 283 people died on Utah’s roads. This is definitely not cause to celebrate,” said John Njord, UDOT’s executive director. “However, in 2006, we did see some improvements, including 60 percent fewer deaths attributed to drowsy drivers, 36 percent fewer speed-related fatalities; and more people are wearing their seatbelts, as shown by a 32 percent drop in fatalities attributed to improper seatbelt use.”

The Zero Fatalities program in 2007 will focus on educating teens about the dangers of unsafe driving.

As part of the event surrounding the release of the 2006 traffic fatalities report, the group unveiled a traveling visual reminder of those who died on Utah’s roads last year. Headstones representing the 283 traffic fatality victims will be displayed at various schools and public buildings this year, reminding people of the responsibility they bear every time they get behind the wheel.

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