Media Release: State Leaders to Announce New Developments in Utah’s Fight Against Fentanyl
Salt Lake City, UT — On Monday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m., Utah’s top leaders in public safety, health, and drug enforcement, alongside federal partners, will hold a press conference to share...
SR-68 Fatal Crash in Utah County (Updated)
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at about 1:27 pm, a grey Audi sedan was northbound on SR-68 near mile marker 14 when the driver failed to negotiate a turn in...
I-80 Incident Results in a Fatality
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at about 1:10 pm, a green Subaru Forrester was southbound on I-15, at 500 South. The driver suffered what appeared to be a medical episode....
I-70 Fatal Crash
On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 8:15 pm, a 2024 Freightliner semi and a 2015 Freightliner semi (both tractor trailers) were traveling eastbound on I-70 near milepost 181. It...
Fatal Crash I-80 WB MM 110
On July 6, 2025, at approximately 0920 hours, a semi-truck and trailer was traveling westbound on I-80 near mile marker 110. For an unknown reason, the vehicle left the roadway...
Visualizing DUI’s Impact: Utah DPS to Unveil Arrest Awareness Display
Extra DUI enforcement to increase during the July 4th and 24th weekends, focused on detecting impaired drivers Salt Lake City, UT – In the wake of more than 11,000 DUI arrests in...
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...
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