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Complete Health Indicator Report of Motor vehicle traffic crash deaths

Definition

Motor vehicle traffic crash deaths among Utah residents per 100,000. ICD-10 codes V02-04 [.1-.9], V09.2, V12-14 [.3-.9], V19 [.4-.6], V20-28 [.3-.9], V29-79 [.4-.9], V80 [.3-.5], V81-82 [.1], V83-86 [.0-.3], V87 [.0-.8], V89.2.

Numerator

Number of Utah resident deaths due to motor vehicle traffic crashes.

Denominator

Total number of persons in the population of Utah.

Why Is This Important?

In Utah during 2023, motor vehicle traffic crashes (MVTCs) accounted for 285 deaths. This was a decrease from 310 deaths in 2022. MVTCs were one of the main injury causes of death.

Other Objectives

Utah's 42 Community Health Indicators

How Are We Doing?

The motor vehicle traffic crash (MVTC) death rate was 8.3 deaths per 100,000 population in 2023. This was a decrease from the 2022 rate of 9.2. The 2013 rate (7.1) was the lowest in the last ten years. (All rates are age-adjusted.)

How Do We Compare With the U.S.?

In 2022 (the most recent year for U.S. data), Utah had a lower rate of MVTC deaths (9.2 deaths per 100,000 population, age-adjusted) than the U.S. (12.9). Utah has had a lower MVTC death rate per population than the U.S. since 2001.^1^[[br]] [[br]] ---- ---- 1. CDC Injury Control and Prevention: Data & Statistics (WISQARS); Fatal Injury Reports, [https://wisqars.cdc.gov/]

What Is Being Done?

The Violence and Injury Prevention Program (VIPP) provides funding to the 13 local health departments in Utah to implement motor vehicle safety programs and Safe Kids coalitions/chapters activities. These programs focus on child passenger safety and teen driving. The VIPP partners with the Utah Teen Driving Safety Task Force, Zero Fatalities Program, and Utah Highway Safety Office, among other state and local agencies to prevent MVTC deaths. Many other partners play a role in the prevention of motor vehicle traffic crash deaths including the Utah Department of Public Safety, Utah Department of Transportation, Utah legislature, law enforcement, media, vehicle manufacturers, emergency response, and medical treatment.

Available Services

Call 1-888-DASH-2-DOT or visit [https://cert.safekids.org/] to locate the certified child passenger safety technician nearest you. Violence and Injury Prevention Program, Utah Department of Health and Human Services[[br]] 801-538-6141[[br]] [https://vipp.utah.gov/] Safe Kids Utah[[br]] Service provided: child safety seat inspection, booster seat inspection[[br]] 801-538-6852[[br]] [http://safekids.org/coalition/safe-kids-utah/] Zero Fatalities Program[[br]] [https://zerofatalities.com/] Utah Highway Safety Office[[br]] 801-293-2480[[br]] [https://highwaysafety.utah.gov/] Utah Safety Council[[br]] Service provided: defensive driving course[[br]] 801-262-5400[[br]] [http://www.utahsafetycouncil.org] '''NATIONAL WEB SITES:'''[[br]] [[br]] Governors Highway Safety Association[[br]] [http://www.ghsa.org/] National Center for Injury Prevention and Control[[br]] [http://www.cdc.gov/injury/index.html] National Highway Transportation Safety Administration[[br]] [http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/] Safe Kids USA[[br]] [https://www.safekids.org/safe-kids-coalitions-united-states] Children's Safety Network[[br]] [http://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org] U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission[[br]] [http://www.cpsc.gov/]

Health Program Information

The Violence and Injury Prevention Program (VIPP) mission is to be "a trusted and comprehensive resource for data and technical assistance related to violence and injury. With this information, we help promote partnerships and programs to prevent injuries and improve public health."


Related Indicators

Relevant Population Characteristics

Old or young age and inexperience of the driver contributes to an increased risk of death or injury from motor vehicle traffic crashes. Excessive speed, distraction, impairment, and fatigue are other factors resulting in increased risk of motor vehicle traffic crashes and deaths due to those crashes. Beginning at age 15, more Utah males die in motor vehicle traffic crashes than Utah females.

Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicators:


Health Care System Factors

More Utahns are injured than killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The resulting number of hospitalizations places undue financial burden on the Utah health care system.

Risk Factors

The five most important factors contributing to motor vehicle traffic crash injuries are not wearing a seat belt, drowsy driving, impaired driving (alcohol or drugs), aggressive driving, and distracted driving. Not using a safety belt or a child safety restraint while traveling in a motor vehicle greatly increases the chance of being injured or killed in a crash. When not using these safety devices, a person is more likely to be ejected from the vehicle. A person's driving ability is affected by a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) as low as .02%. The likelihood of a crash increases significantly over .05%. Twelve percent of fatal crashes in Utah involve alcohol-impaired drivers.^1^ When alcohol is involved, crashes tend to be more severe. As blood alcohol levels increase, balance, coordination, and reasoning ability worsen. Additional information can be found at [https://highwaysafety.utah.gov/crash-data/utah-crash-summaries/].[[br]] [[br]] ---- 1. Utah Department of Public Safety, ''Utah Crash Summary 2018''



Graphical Data Views

Motor vehicle traffic crash deaths rates, Utah and U.S., 2001-2023

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Utah vs. U.S.YearAge-adjusted rate per 100,000 populationLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 45
Utah200112.711.214.3
Utah200213.512.015.2
Utah200312.511.014.1
Utah200413.211.714.8
Utah200512.511.114.1
Utah200612.411.013.9
Utah200710.89.512.2
Utah200810.69.412.0
Utah20099.07.810.3
Utah20109.07.910.3
Utah20118.87.710.0
Utah20127.66.68.7
Utah20137.16.18.2
Utah20148.47.49.6
Utah20158.67.59.7
Utah20168.87.79.9
Utah20179.48.310.5
Utah20187.76.78.8
Utah20197.56.68.6
Utah20209.48.410.6
Utah202110.29.111.4
Utah20229.28.210.3
Utah20238.37.49.3
U.S.200114.8
U.S.200215.2
U.S.200314.8
U.S.200414.7
U.S.200514.6
U.S.200614.4
U.S.200713.8
U.S.200812.3
U.S.200911.1
U.S.201010.7
U.S.201110.6
U.S.201210.8
U.S.201310.4
U.S.201410.3
U.S.201510.9
U.S.201611.6
U.S.201711.5
U.S.201811.2
U.S.201911.0
U.S.202011.9
U.S.202113.2
U.S.202212.9

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes V02-04 [.1-.9], V09.2, V12-14 [.3-.9], V19 [.4-.6], V20-28 [.3-.9], V29-79 [.4-.9], V80 [.3-.5], V81-82 [.1], V83-86 [.0-.3], V87 [.0-.8], V89.2.   [[br]][[br]] Data have been age-adjusted to the U.S. 2000 standard population.

Data Sources

  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  • For years 2010 and later, the population estimates are provided by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Utah state and county annual population estimates are by single year of age and sex, IBIS Version 2023
  • Population Estimates for 2000-2009: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2020
  • National Center for Injury Prevention and Control's Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS)


Motor vehicle traffic crash death rates by age and sex, Utah, 2019-2023

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Males have higher motor vehicle traffic crash death rates than females. People of driving age (15+ years) have higher rates than non-driving age (0-14 years). Those ages 65+ had the highest injury death rate among males and females.
Males vs. FemalesAge groupRate per 100,000 populationLower LimitUpper LimitNote
Record Count: 14
Male0-4**0.62.6**
Male5-142.51.73.5
Male15-1913.110.616.1
Male20-2414.611.917.6
Male25-4414.012.615.6
Male45-6417.015.119.1
Male65+19.016.322.0
Female0-4**0.62.7**
Female5-141.50.92.3
Female15-195.23.67.1
Female20-246.24.58.4
Female25-445.54.66.5
Female45-645.64.66.9
Female65+8.06.39.8

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes V02-04 [.1-.9], V09.2, V12-14 [.3-.9], V19 [.4-.6], V20-28 [.3-.9], V29-79 [.4-.9], V80 [.3-.5], V81-82 [.1], V83-86 [.0-.3], V87 [.0-.8], V89.2.   [[br]][[br]] ^ ^**The estimate was suppressed because 1) the relative standard error is greater than 50% or 2) the observed number of events is very small and not appropriate for publication.

Data Sources

  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  • For years 2010 and later, the population estimates are provided by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Utah state and county annual population estimates are by single year of age and sex, IBIS Version 2023
  • Population Estimates for 2000-2009: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2020


Motor vehicle traffic crash deaths by local health district, Utah, 2019-2023

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San Juan Health District had the highest motor vehicle traffic crash death rate per 100,000 population and Utah County Health District had the lowest rate.
Local health districtAge-adjusted death rate per 100,000 populationLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 14
Bear River9.27.211.4
Central16.012.220.6
Davis County6.75.58.0
Salt Lake County8.47.79.2
San Juan47.832.867.3
Southeast20.414.428.0
Southwest11.29.413.2
Summit8.85.313.9
Tooele12.18.816.4
TriCounty23.317.829.9
Utah County5.95.06.8
Wasatch11.16.817.0
Weber-Morgan9.27.711.0
State of Utah8.98.59.4

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes V02-04 [.1-.9], V09.2, V12-14 [.3-.9], V19 [.4-.6], V20-28 [.3-.9], V29-79 [.4-.9], V80 [.3-.5], V81-82 [.1], V83-86 [.0-.3], V87 [.0-.8], V89.2.   [[br]][[br]] Age-adjusted to the U.S. 2000 population.

Data Sources

  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  • For years 2010 and later, the population estimates are provided by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Utah state and county annual population estimates are by single year of age and sex, IBIS Version 2023
  • Population Estimates for 2000-2009: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2020


Motor vehicle traffic crash death rates by Utah Small Area, 2014-2023

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Use caution when interpreting data. Due to small numbers many small areas have unreliable rates.
Utah Small AreasAge-adjusted rate per 100,000 populationLower LimitUpper LimitNote
Record Count: 100
Brigham City10.77.015.7
Box Elder Co (Other) V219.512.229.4
Tremonton10.86.217.3
Logan V28.66.011.8
North Logan**1.06.6**
Cache (Other)/Rich (All) V215.610.821.8
Hyrum**1.110.4**
Smithfield9.75.116.8
Ben Lomond11.89.214.9
Weber County (East)**1.24.7**
Morgan County**1.410.7**
Ogden (Downtown)14.711.119.2
South Ogden4.42.67.0
Roy/Hooper6.94.79.9
Riverdale9.56.114.0
Clearfield Area/Hooper7.35.29.9
Layton/South Weber7.45.69.5
Kaysville/Fruit Heights5.63.38.8
Syracuse7.64.612.0
Centerville**1.57.9**
Farmington5.32.69.6*
North Salt Lake7.64.013.0
Woods Cross/West Bountiful**3.015.2**
Bountiful7.14.810.1
SLC (Rose Park)11.37.915.5
SLC (Avenues)**1.57.4**
SLC (Foothill/East Bench)**0.44.5**
Magna13.28.819.0
SLC (Glendale) V210.97.016.2
West Valley (Center)10.57.813.8
West Valley (West) V212.08.217.0
West Valley (East) V213.110.116.6
SLC (Downtown) V27.24.610.5
SLC (Southeast Liberty)4.82.58.2
South Salt Lake11.88.116.7
SLC (Sugar House)7.14.610.4
Millcreek (South)6.03.210.2
Millcreek (East)**1.25.7**
Holladay V26.23.410.4
Cottonwood5.43.48.1
Kearns V213.49.917.7
Taylorsville (E)/Murray (W)9.76.813.6
Taylorsville (West)7.55.010.8
Murray7.04.610.4
Midvale8.45.612.3
West Jordan (Northeast) V27.64.711.5
West Jordan (Southeast)11.17.615.5
West Jordan (W)/Copperton6.84.110.5
South Jordan V26.94.610.0
Daybreak**1.89.0
Sandy (West)8.25.212.3
Sandy (Center) V26.64.010.4
Sandy (Northeast)6.13.410.2
Sandy (Southeast)4.01.97.4*
Draper5.83.49.2
Riverton/Bluffdale5.73.58.9
Herriman6.23.89.3
Tooele County (Other)15.09.522.6
Tooele Valley10.17.413.3
Eagle Mountain/Cedar Valley4.32.37.3
Lehi5.94.08.5
Saratoga Springs**1.46.1**
American Fork6.03.88.9
Alpine**0.39.7**
Pleasant Grove/Lindon6.84.69.7
Orem (North)6.03.69.4
Orem (West)3.61.96.2
Orem (East)8.24.813.1
Provo/BYU4.42.37.5
Provo (West City Center)8.65.113.5
Provo (East City Center)**2.714.0**
Salem City**2.415.0**
Spanish Fork7.34.611.0
Springville4.82.77.9
Mapleton**3.514.9**
Utah County (South) V210.25.816.7
Payson8.45.013.2
Park City4.22.27.2
Summit County (East)13.57.622.2
Wasatch County10.97.615.1
Daggett and Uintah County18.113.923.3
Duchesne County28.921.538.0
Nephi/Mona11.95.821.7*
Delta/Fillmore19.311.230.8
Sanpete Valley16.911.424.2
Central (Other)13.69.119.6
Richfield/Monroe/Salina9.85.217.0
Carbon County16.811.323.9
Emery County20.312.131.9
Grand County23.314.336.0
Blanding/Monticello16.28.228.7
San Juan County (Other)41.327.260.1
St. George8.26.410.4
Washington Co (Other) V216.99.927.0
Washington City9.15.514.1
Hurricane/La Verkin10.06.315.0
Ivins/Santa Clara8.14.214.0
Cedar City8.05.611.2
Southwest LHD (Other)20.515.227.2
State of Utah9.08.79.4

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes V02-04 [.1-.9], V09.2, V12-14 [.3-.9], V19 [.4-.6], V20-28 [.3-.9], V29-79 [.4-.9], V80 [.3-.5], V81-82 [.1], V83-86 [.0-.3], V87 [.0-.8], V89.2.   [[br]][[br]] Data have been age adjusted to the U.S. 2000 standard population. [[br]] [[br]] A description of the Utah Small Areas may be found on IBIS at the following URL: [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/resource/Guidelines.html]. *Use caution when interpreting, the relative standard error is greater than 30% and does not meet DHHS standards for reliability. **The estimate was suppressed because 1) the relative standard error is greater than 50% or 2) the observed number of events is very small and not appropriate for publication.

Data Sources

  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  • Population estimates used linear interpolation of U.S. Census Bureau, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute population estimates, and ESRI ZIP Code data provided annual population estimates for ZIP Code areas by sex and age groups, IBIS Version 2023


Motor vehicle traffic crash death rates by race, Utah, 2019-2023

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The American Indian/Native Alaskan population had significantly higher age-adjusted rates of motor vehicle crash deaths per population.
RaceAge-adjusted rate per 100,000 populationLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 7
American Indian/Alaska Native14.29.720.0
Asian8.56.011.8
Black, African American10.46.715.4
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander6.13.210.4
White8.58.19.0
Two or more races5.43.09.1
All races8.98.59.4

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes V02-04 [.1-.9], V09.2, V12-14 [.3-.9], V19 [.4-.6], V20-28 [.3-.9], V29-79 [.4-.9], V80 [.3-.5], V81-82 [.1], V83-86 [.0-.3], V87 [.0-.8], V89.2.   [[br]][[br]] Age-adjusted to U.S. 2000 standard population using 3 age groups (0-44, 45-64, 65+).

Data Sources

  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  • Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Counties in Utah, U.S. Bureau of the Census, IBIS Version 2023


Motor vehicle traffic crash death rates by ethnicity, Utah, 2019-2023

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Hispanic Utahns had a higher motor vehicle traffic crash rate than the non-Hispanic population.
Hispanic ethnicityAge-adjusted rate per 100,000 populationLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 3
Hispanic/Latino9.88.611.2
Non-Hispanic/Latino8.58.19.0
All ethnicities8.98.59.4

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes V02-04 [.1-.9], V09.2, V12-14 [.3-.9], V19 [.4-.6], V20-28 [.3-.9], V29-79 [.4-.9], V80 [.3-.5], V81-82 [.1], V83-86 [.0-.3], V87 [.0-.8], V89.2.   [[br]][[br]] Age-adjusted to U.S. 2000 standard population using 3 age groups (0-44, 45-64, 65+).

Data Sources

  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  • Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Counties in Utah, U.S. Bureau of the Census, IBIS Version 2023

References and community resources

1. CDC WISQARS Fatal Injury Reports; [https://wisqars.cdc.gov/][[br]] 2. Utah Department of Public Safety, ''Utah Crash Summary 2018'' [https://highwaysafety.utah.gov/crash-data/utah-crash-summaries/]

More Resources and Links

Additional indicator data by state and county may be found on these websites:

Medical literature can be queried at PubMed library.

Page Content Updated On 10/02/2024, Published on 10/04/2024
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