Utah in 2005
Deaths 282Fatal crashes 235Per 100,000 11.5US deaths 43,510
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 2005.
In 2005, 282 people died in 235 fatal crashes in Utah, 11.5 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.7 nationally.
The death toll fell 5% from 296 in 2004 to 282 in 2005.
Utah accounted for 0.6% of the 43,510 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
11.9% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
34% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Monday was the most common day.
Compared with 2004 and the nation
| Measure | Utah 2005 | Utah 2004 | United States 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 282 | 296 | 43,510 |
| Fatal crashes | 235 | 260 | 39,252 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 11.5 | 12.3 | 14.7 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 12% | 22% | 35% |
Counties in 2005
Every county with a fatal crash in 2005, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 27 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 54 | 63 | 5.2 | 736 |
| Box Elder County | 18 | 32 | 49.9 | 108 |
| Utah County | 19 | 21 | 2.8 | 338 |
| Weber County | 17 | 20 | 7.2 | 217 |
| Millard County | 14 | 16 | 117.9 | 72 |
| Tooele County | 15 | 15 | 17.8 | 121 |
| Washington County | 12 | 14 | 6.7 | 154 |
| Juab County | 7 | 10 | 75.2 | 45 |
| Iron County | 8 | 8 | 12.1 | 72 |
| Davis County | 7 | 8 | 2.1 | 151 |
| Grand County | 7 | 8 | 81.7 | 67 |
| Emery County | 6 | 8 | 78.7 | 53 |
| San Juan County | 5 | 8 | 54.8 | 82 |
| Sevier County | 7 | 7 | 31.1 | 44 |
| Duchesne County | 6 | 7 | 33.6 | 37 |
| Wasatch County | 4 | 7 | 18.5 | 93 |
| Cache County | 6 | 6 | 4.1 | 101 |
| Garfield County | 4 | 5 | 94.5 | 23 |
| Summit County | 4 | 4 | 9.3 | 49 |
| Uintah County | 4 | 4 | 10.4 | 53 |
| Carbon County | 3 | 3 | 14.6 | 49 |
| Beaver County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 26 |
| Wayne County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 8 |
| Kane County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 44 |
| Morgan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 22 |
| Rich County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| Sanpete County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 39 |
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
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Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Utah in 2005?
282 people in 235 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2005 file, or 11.5 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Utah had the most crash deaths in 2005?
Salt Lake County with 63 deaths in 54 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2005 compare with 2004 in Utah?
282 deaths against 296 in 2004 (+-5%). Nationally the 2005 total was 43,510.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2005 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.