Utah in 1982
Deaths 295Fatal crashes 263Per 100,000 —US deaths 43,945
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1982.
In 1982, 295 people died in 263 fatal crashes in Utah.
The death toll fell 19% from 364 in 1981 to 295 in 1982.
Utah accounted for 0.7% of the 43,945 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
35% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
32% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1981 and the nation
| Measure | Utah 1982 | Utah 1981 | United States 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 295 | 364 | 43,945 |
| Fatal crashes | 263 | 321 | 39,092 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 35% | 38% | 41% |
Counties in 1982
Every county with a fatal crash in 1982, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 28 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 73 | 83 | 6.8 | 736 |
| Utah County | 29 | 33 | 4.4 | 338 |
| Carbon County | 12 | 15 | 72.8 | 49 |
| Washington County | 12 | 14 | 6.7 | 154 |
| Uintah County | 11 | 13 | 33.9 | 53 |
| Tooele County | 11 | 12 | 14.2 | 121 |
| Millard County | 9 | 12 | 88.4 | 72 |
| Box Elder County | 11 | 11 | 17.2 | 108 |
| Davis County | 10 | 10 | 2.6 | 151 |
| Summit County | 10 | 10 | 23.2 | 49 |
| Weber County | 10 | 10 | 3.6 | 217 |
| Sevier County | 9 | 10 | 44.4 | 44 |
| Kane County | 8 | 9 | 105.6 | 44 |
| Grand County | 7 | 7 | 71.5 | 67 |
| Cache County | 6 | 6 | 4.1 | 101 |
| San Juan County | 5 | 6 | 41.1 | 82 |
| Emery County | 4 | 6 | 59.0 | 53 |
| Iron County | 5 | 5 | 7.6 | 72 |
| Duchesne County | 4 | 5 | 24.0 | 37 |
| Wasatch County | 4 | 5 | 13.2 | 93 |
| Daggett County | 3 | 3 | 313.8 | 5 |
| Beaver County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 26 |
| Juab County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 45 |
| Sanpete County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 39 |
| Garfield County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 23 |
| Morgan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 22 |
| Piute County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Rich County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Utah in 1982?
295 people in 263 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1982 file.
Which county in Utah had the most crash deaths in 1982?
Salt Lake County with 83 deaths in 73 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1982 compare with 1981 in Utah?
295 deaths against 364 in 1981 (+-19%). Nationally the 1982 total was 43,945.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1982 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.