Fatal Motorcycle Crash, Eastbound I-84, MP 97. (Updated)
On June 27, 2025, at approximately 8:47 AM, a red Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on I-84 near milepost 97 in the left lane. For an unknown reason, the...
Serious Injury Crash, Eastbound I-180 MP 191.
On June 27, 2025, a Chevrolet Pacifica was traveling eastbound on I-80 near milepost 191 in lane one. A Peterbilt semi-truck, pulling a trailer, was slightly ahead of the Pacifica...
Utah Highway Patrol Works With Local Law Enforcement as Troopers Take on Bangerter Highway Starting July 1st
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025 Statewide Collaboration Strengthens Public Safety and Reflects Utah’s Growth Salt Lake City, UT — Starting July 1, 2025, the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS)...
Media Advisory: Utah Department of Public Safety Announces Retirement of Commissioner Jess L. Anderson and Appointment of New Commissioner
Salt Lake City, UT — The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the retirement of Commissioner Jess L. Anderson after more than 25 years of service to the state of...
Summit County Multi-vehicle Crash
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 5:03 am a Buick SUV was traveling eastbound I-80 near milepost 146 and hit an elk. The vehicle became disabled and parked on...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash SR-39
On Saturday June 7, 2025 at about 10:00 PM troopers received reports of a motorcycle crash on SR-39 at mile marker 53 near Monte Cristo. Witnesses stated the motorcycle had...
Fatal Crash Highway 89 Milepost 293
On June 5, 2025, at approximately 1300 hours, a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling southbound on Highway 89 milepost 293 while a semi was traveling northbound in the same area....
Utah DPS Highlights Dangers Of Unsecured Loads, Urges Drivers to “Tie It Down”
Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) responds to over 70 road debris calls daily MEDIA AVAILABILITY (June 5th, 2025): As National Secure Your Load Day approaches on June 6th, the Utah Department of...
Fatal Crash I-15 Southbound Near Milepost 250 In Payson (Updated)
On May 27, 2025 at approximately 1640 hours, a blue Kia was traveling North on I-15 near milepost 250 in Payson. For an unknown reason, the Kia went from the...
Fatal Crash SR-40 Near Mile-Post 15 (Updated)
On May 27, 2025, at approximately 0815 hours, a Nissan Xterra was attempting to make a left hand turn to go eastbound on SR-40 near mile-post 15. At the same...
DPS Joins Special Olympics Utah and SLCPD for Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run
This morning, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) proudly participated in a press event with Special Olympics Utah and the Salt Lake City Police Department to celebrate the annual Law...
SR-6 Fatal
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at about 12:30 pm, a BMW cross country motorcycle was traveling westbound on US-6 near mile post 268 and a steep uphill grade in lane...
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