Driving in Utah: A Mixed Experience

Driving in Utah can feel like a pretty relaxing thing to do sometimes, but there's also some times where it feels like an Olympic event! Traffic patterns, commute times, and even the time of year can play roles in accidents and traffic violations. Busy corridors like I-15 are known as hotspots with high speeds, heavy traffic, local and out of state drivers all sharing one road. Plus, add in cities that are growing like crazy like Southern Utah or the Wasatch Front, and it's no surprise that some hours, days, and months are more dangerous and unsafe than others.

Peak Times for Crashes and Violations

Law enforcement data shows that the most crashes and tickets tend to happen during the peek driving times. Times like evening commutes, weekends, and high-travel months are generally the most dangerous times to travel in Utah. The good news in all of this is there are always ways to stay ahead of it! Driving a bit more cautiously during the high-traffic times, avoiding distractions, and giving yourself extra space on busy highways can make a huge difference.

Here is the most dangerous HOUR, DAY, and MONTHS to MONTH to travel in the Beehive State:

Most Dangerous Hour, Day and Month to Drive in Utah

Assurance used National Traffic Highway Safety data to look at the riskiest times to be on the road in the Beehive State. We jumped into Utah Department of Public Safety data to narrow it down even further to the most dangerous times to drive in Salt Lake City and Provo.

Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart

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