Utah in 1993
Deaths 303Fatal crashes 259Per 100,000 —US deaths 40,150
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 1993.
In 1993, 303 people died in 259 fatal crashes in Utah.
The death toll rose 13% from 269 in 1992 to 303 in 1993.
Utah accounted for 0.8% of the 40,150 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
24.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
38% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Sunday was the most common day.
Compared with 1992 and the nation
| Measure | Utah 1993 | Utah 1992 | United States 1993 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 303 | 269 | 40,150 |
| Fatal crashes | 259 | 235 | 35,780 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 24% | 26% | 35% |
Counties in 1993
Every county with a fatal crash in 1993, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 25 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 67 | 77 | 6.3 | 736 |
| Utah County | 26 | 31 | 4.1 | 338 |
| Weber County | 22 | 22 | 8.0 | 217 |
| Tooele County | 19 | 22 | 26.0 | 121 |
| Davis County | 19 | 20 | 5.3 | 151 |
| Millard County | 11 | 16 | 117.9 | 72 |
| Box Elder County | 10 | 12 | 18.7 | 108 |
| Iron County | 10 | 12 | 18.2 | 72 |
| Summit County | 8 | 9 | 20.9 | 49 |
| Washington County | 8 | 9 | 4.3 | 154 |
| San Juan County | 6 | 8 | 54.8 | 82 |
| Carbon County | 7 | 7 | 34.0 | 49 |
| Grand County | 7 | 7 | 71.5 | 67 |
| Cache County | 6 | 7 | 4.8 | 101 |
| Duchesne County | 5 | 7 | 33.6 | 37 |
| Uintah County | 1–2 | 6 | 15.7 | 53 |
| Wasatch County | 5 | 5 | 13.2 | 93 |
| Sevier County | 3 | 5 | 22.2 | 44 |
| Emery County | 4 | 4 | 39.4 | 53 |
| Kane County | 3 | 4 | 46.9 | 44 |
| Sanpete County | 3 | 4 | 13.0 | 39 |
| Garfield County | 3 | 3 | 56.7 | 23 |
| Juab County | 3 | 3 | 22.6 | 45 |
| Beaver County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 26 |
| 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 1993?
303 people in 259 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1993 file.
Which county in Utah had the most crash deaths in 1993?
Salt Lake County with 77 deaths in 67 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1993 compare with 1992 in Utah?
303 deaths against 269 in 1992 (+13%). Nationally the 1993 total was 40,150.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1993 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.