Utah in 2006
Deaths 287Fatal crashes 249Per 100,000 11.4US deaths 42,708
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 2006.
In 2006, 287 people died in 249 fatal crashes in Utah, 11.4 deaths per 100,000 residents against 14.3 nationally.
The death toll was about level between 2005 (282) and 2006 (287).
Utah accounted for 0.7% of the 42,708 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
18.9% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
31% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2005 and the nation
| Measure | Utah 2006 | Utah 2005 | United States 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 287 | 282 | 42,708 |
| Fatal crashes | 249 | 235 | 38,648 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 11.4 | 11.5 | 14.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 19% | 12% | 35% |
Counties in 2006
Every county with a fatal crash in 2006, 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 | 65 | 70 | 5.8 | 736 |
| Utah County | 26 | 30 | 4.0 | 338 |
| Washington County | 19 | 22 | 10.6 | 154 |
| Davis County | 13 | 14 | 3.7 | 151 |
| Cache County | 12 | 14 | 9.6 | 101 |
| Tooele County | 12 | 14 | 16.6 | 121 |
| Weber County | 12 | 14 | 5.1 | 217 |
| Box Elder County | 8 | 10 | 15.6 | 108 |
| Iron County | 9 | 9 | 13.6 | 72 |
| Kane County | 6 | 9 | 105.6 | 44 |
| Summit County | 8 | 8 | 18.6 | 49 |
| San Juan County | 7 | 8 | 54.8 | 82 |
| Duchesne County | 7 | 7 | 33.6 | 37 |
| Uintah County | 7 | 7 | 18.3 | 53 |
| Millard County | 6 | 7 | 51.6 | 72 |
| Sevier County | 6 | 7 | 31.1 | 44 |
| Grand County | 1–2 | 7 | 71.5 | 67 |
| Wasatch County | 4 | 6 | 15.8 | 93 |
| Sanpete County | 3 | 6 | 19.5 | 39 |
| Emery County | 5 | 5 | 49.2 | 53 |
| Carbon County | 4 | 4 | 19.4 | 49 |
| Juab County | 3 | 3 | 22.6 | 45 |
| Beaver County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 26 |
| Rich County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| Garfield County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 23 |
| Piute County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
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 2006?
287 people in 249 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2006 file, or 11.4 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Utah had the most crash deaths in 2006?
Salt Lake County with 70 deaths in 65 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2006 compare with 2005 in Utah?
287 deaths against 282 in 2005 (+2%). Nationally the 2006 total was 42,708.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2006 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.