Utah in 2008
Deaths 276Fatal crashes 245Per 100,000 10.4US deaths 37,423
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 2008.
In 2008, 276 people died in 245 fatal crashes in Utah, 10.4 deaths per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
The death toll fell 8% from 299 in 2007 to 276 in 2008.
Utah accounted for 0.7% of the 37,423 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
18.8% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
29% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2007 and the nation
| Measure | Utah 2008 | Utah 2007 | United States 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 276 | 299 | 37,423 |
| Fatal crashes | 245 | 258 | 34,172 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 10.4 | 11.5 | 12.3 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 19% | 22% | 33% |
Counties in 2008
Every county with a fatal crash in 2008, 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 | 62 | 64 | 5.3 | 736 |
| Utah County | 38 | 42 | 5.6 | 338 |
| Washington County | 13 | 18 | 8.7 | 154 |
| Tooele County | 15 | 15 | 17.8 | 121 |
| Weber County | 15 | 15 | 5.4 | 217 |
| San Juan County | 6 | 15 | 102.7 | 82 |
| Davis County | 13 | 14 | 3.7 | 151 |
| Summit County | 10 | 12 | 27.8 | 49 |
| Uintah County | 9 | 10 | 26.1 | 53 |
| Box Elder County | 7 | 9 | 14.0 | 108 |
| Emery County | 6 | 8 | 78.7 | 53 |
| Millard County | 6 | 7 | 51.6 | 72 |
| Sevier County | 6 | 7 | 31.1 | 44 |
| Cache County | 5 | 5 | 3.4 | 101 |
| Juab County | 5 | 5 | 37.6 | 45 |
| Sanpete County | 4 | 5 | 16.3 | 39 |
| Grand County | 4 | 4 | 40.9 | 67 |
| Iron County | 3 | 3 | 4.5 | 72 |
| Kane County | 3 | 3 | 35.2 | 44 |
| Beaver County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 26 |
| Carbon County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 49 |
| Duchesne County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 37 |
| Garfield County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 23 |
| Morgan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 22 |
| Piute County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 2 |
| Rich County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
| Wasatch County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 93 |
| 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 2008?
276 people in 245 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2008 file, or 10.4 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Utah had the most crash deaths in 2008?
Salt Lake County with 64 deaths in 62 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2008 compare with 2007 in Utah?
276 deaths against 299 in 2007 (+-8%). Nationally the 2008 total was 37,423.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2008 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.