Utah in 2002
Deaths 328Fatal crashes 274Per 100,000 14.1US deaths 43,005
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 2002.
In 2002, 328 people died in 274 fatal crashes in Utah, 14.1 deaths per 100,000 residents against 15.0 nationally.
The death toll rose 13% from 291 in 2001 to 328 in 2002.
Utah accounted for 0.8% of the 43,005 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
19.7% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2001 and the nation
| Measure | Utah 2002 | Utah 2001 | United States 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 328 | 291 | 43,005 |
| Fatal crashes | 274 | 258 | 38,491 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 14.1 | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 20% | 21% | 36% |
Counties in 2002
Every county with a fatal crash in 2002, 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 | 49 | 52 | 4.3 | 736 |
| Utah County | 32 | 38 | 5.1 | 338 |
| Weber County | 27 | 31 | 11.2 | 217 |
| Tooele County | 20 | 25 | 29.6 | 121 |
| Davis County | 15 | 17 | 4.5 | 151 |
| Washington County | 15 | 17 | 8.2 | 154 |
| Juab County | 8 | 13 | 97.8 | 45 |
| Wasatch County | 7 | 13 | 34.3 | 93 |
| Iron County | 11 | 11 | 16.7 | 72 |
| San Juan County | 6 | 11 | 75.3 | 82 |
| Emery County | 8 | 9 | 88.6 | 53 |
| Grand County | 8 | 9 | 91.9 | 67 |
| Beaver County | 7 | 9 | 121.2 | 26 |
| Sanpete County | 7 | 9 | 29.3 | 39 |
| Uintah County | 7 | 9 | 23.5 | 53 |
| Cache County | 8 | 8 | 5.5 | 101 |
| Summit County | 4 | 8 | 18.6 | 49 |
| Garfield County | 6 | 7 | 132.3 | 23 |
| Sevier County | 6 | 6 | 26.6 | 44 |
| Kane County | 3 | 6 | 70.4 | 44 |
| Box Elder County | 5 | 5 | 7.8 | 108 |
| Millard County | 5 | 5 | 36.8 | 72 |
| Carbon County | 4 | 4 | 19.4 | 49 |
| Duchesne County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
| Morgan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 22 |
| Piute County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Rich County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| Wayne County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 8 |
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 2002?
328 people in 274 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2002 file, or 14.1 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Utah had the most crash deaths in 2002?
Salt Lake County with 52 deaths in 49 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2002 compare with 2001 in Utah?
328 deaths against 291 in 2001 (+13%). Nationally the 2002 total was 43,005.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2002 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.