SR-6 Fatal Motorcycle Crash
On Sunday, March 2, 2025 at approximately 1:48 pm, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling East on SR-6 near MP 143. There is a sharp turn in the road in this...
2024 DPS Annual Report
A summary of the department’s major accomplishments and milestones in 2024....
Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Box Elder (updated 2/26/25)
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at about 7:47 pm, a 48 yo male was walking eastbound in the right lane on I-84. Near milepost 4, a driver of a Peterbuilt...
Statement From Commissioner Anderson on New Salt Lake City Police Chief
“On behalf of the Department of Public Safety, I want to thank Chief Brown for his years of service and leadership at Salt Lake City. We appreciate his contributions and...
Juab County fatal crash
on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at around 7:00 am, UHP was dispatched to a head on crash on SR-6 near mile marker 127. It was found that a 2006 Porsche...
Snow Canyon Hiker Rescue
This incredible video shows the Utah DPS helicopter in action, rescuing a father and his 12 year old son from a steep cliffside in Snow Canyon. The pair became lost...
I-15 wrong-way driver in southern Utah (Updated with dash cam video)
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at about 02:18 AM, a 2006 Cadillac was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes, beginning at milepost 81. A Trooper was in a position to...
Weber County Fatal Crash #2
On Friday, February 14, 2025, at about 5:58 am, a Peterbuilt (26,000lb box truck) was traveling southbound on I-15 near milepost 341. The driver of the box truck stated a...
Weber County Fatal Crash
On Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:01 pm, Geo Metro and a Kenworth Semi were traveling southbound on I-15 near milepost 349 in Farr West. Traffic was slowing and the...
Tooele County Fatal Crash
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at approximately 6:52 am, a White Ford F-150 was waiting at the stop sign to make a left turn from Parachute Lane onto southbound SR-179....
Salt Lake County Fatal Rollover (Updated 2/7/25)
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at approximately 11:56 am, a bronze Mercedes G63 was traveling northbound on I-15 near MP 285. The vehicle was reported traveling recklessly in the right...
Utah Highway Patrol Public Notice for Unclaimed/Found Property
The Utah Highway Patrol currently holds various unclaimed and found properties. This includes backpacks, bikes, camping gear, clothing, electronics, firearms/weapons, currency, jewelry, purses, recreational gear, suitcases and tools. Ownership must be proven in...
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