Utah in 2003
Deaths 309Fatal crashes 262Per 100,000 13.1US deaths 42,884
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 2003.
In 2003, 309 people died in 262 fatal crashes in Utah, 13.1 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.8 nationally.
The death toll fell 6% from 328 in 2002 to 309 in 2003.
Utah accounted for 0.7% of the 42,884 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
12.2% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
37% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Friday was the most common day.
Compared with 2002 and the nation
| Measure | Utah 2003 | Utah 2002 | United States 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 309 | 328 | 42,884 |
| Fatal crashes | 262 | 274 | 38,477 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 13.1 | 14.1 | 14.8 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 12% | 20% | 35% |
Counties in 2003
Every county with a fatal crash in 2003, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 26 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 40 | 51 | 4.2 | 736 |
| Utah County | 35 | 38 | 5.1 | 338 |
| Tooele County | 19 | 25 | 29.6 | 121 |
| Washington County | 21 | 23 | 11.1 | 154 |
| Emery County | 14 | 18 | 177.1 | 53 |
| Davis County | 15 | 16 | 4.2 | 151 |
| Wasatch County | 10 | 13 | 34.3 | 93 |
| Millard County | 10 | 12 | 88.4 | 72 |
| Box Elder County | 10 | 11 | 17.2 | 108 |
| Weber County | 10 | 10 | 3.6 | 217 |
| Sevier County | 8 | 9 | 40.0 | 44 |
| Cache County | 7 | 9 | 6.2 | 101 |
| Iron County | 7 | 9 | 13.6 | 72 |
| Juab County | 6 | 7 | 52.6 | 45 |
| Summit County | 6 | 7 | 16.2 | 49 |
| Grand County | 5 | 7 | 71.5 | 67 |
| Duchesne County | 6 | 6 | 28.8 | 37 |
| Uintah County | 6 | 6 | 15.7 | 53 |
| Beaver County | 5 | 6 | 80.8 | 26 |
| Sanpete County | 5 | 6 | 19.5 | 39 |
| Carbon County | 4 | 5 | 24.3 | 49 |
| San Juan County | 4 | 4 | 27.4 | 82 |
| Kane County | 3 | 4 | 46.9 | 44 |
| Morgan County | 3 | 3 | 22.9 | 22 |
| Garfield County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 23 |
| 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.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Utah in 2003?
309 people in 262 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2003 file, or 13.1 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Utah had the most crash deaths in 2003?
Salt Lake County with 51 deaths in 40 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2003 compare with 2002 in Utah?
309 deaths against 328 in 2002 (+-6%). Nationally the 2003 total was 42,884.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2003 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.