Utah in 2009
Deaths 244Fatal crashes 217Per 100,000 9.0US deaths 33,883
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 2009.
In 2009, 244 people died in 217 fatal crashes in Utah, 9.0 deaths per 100,000 residents against 11.0 nationally.
The death toll fell 12% from 276 in 2008 to 244 in 2009.
Utah accounted for 0.7% of the 33,883 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
20.3% 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; Tuesday was the most common day.
Compared with 2008 and the nation
| Measure | Utah 2009 | Utah 2008 | United States 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 244 | 276 | 33,883 |
| Fatal crashes | 217 | 245 | 30,862 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 9.0 | 10.4 | 11.0 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 20% | 19% | 33% |
Counties in 2009
Every county with a fatal crash in 2009, 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 | 41 | 46 | 3.8 | 736 |
| Weber County | 21 | 23 | 8.3 | 217 |
| Utah County | 17 | 21 | 2.8 | 338 |
| Iron County | 9 | 12 | 18.2 | 72 |
| Tooele County | 8 | 11 | 13.0 | 121 |
| Cache County | 10 | 10 | 6.9 | 101 |
| Davis County | 10 | 10 | 2.6 | 151 |
| Summit County | 9 | 10 | 23.2 | 49 |
| Washington County | 9 | 10 | 4.8 | 154 |
| Box Elder County | 9 | 9 | 14.0 | 108 |
| Grand County | 8 | 8 | 81.7 | 67 |
| Juab County | 6 | 8 | 60.2 | 45 |
| San Juan County | 7 | 7 | 47.9 | 82 |
| Emery County | 6 | 6 | 59.0 | 53 |
| Duchesne County | 5 | 6 | 28.8 | 37 |
| Uintah County | 5 | 6 | 15.7 | 53 |
| Beaver County | 4 | 6 | 80.8 | 26 |
| Millard County | 5 | 5 | 36.8 | 72 |
| Sevier County | 4 | 5 | 22.2 | 44 |
| Kane County | 4 | 4 | 46.9 | 44 |
| Wasatch County | 4 | 4 | 10.6 | 93 |
| Sanpete County | 3 | 4 | 13.0 | 39 |
| Carbon County | 3 | 3 | 14.6 | 49 |
| Garfield County | 3 | 3 | 56.7 | 23 |
| Wayne County | 3 | 3 | 115.0 | 8 |
| Morgan County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 22 |
| Rich County | 1–2 | 1–2 | — | 13 |
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 2009?
244 people in 217 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2009 file, or 9.0 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Utah had the most crash deaths in 2009?
Salt Lake County with 46 deaths in 41 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2009 compare with 2008 in Utah?
244 deaths against 276 in 2008 (+-12%). Nationally the 2009 total was 33,883.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2009 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.