Zero Fatalities http://ut.zerofatalities.com/press_news.php Zero Fatalities RSS News Feed en-us Zero Fatalities The fact traffic deaths in the U.S. are at their lowest level since 1950 is certainly good news for the motoring public. Still, there is significant room for improvement, especially in the areas of curbing distracted and impaired driving. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=238&sid=12506320 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:00:00 MST Traffic deaths down, but not low enough Fewer Americans are killed in automobile crashes than at any time since the 1950s, but the nation can do better -- much better, according to a growing number of highway safety advocates and transportation officials pushing the USA to adopt a goal of zero traffic fatalities. http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-04-12-traffic-deaths_N.htm Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:00:00 MST Texting ban imposed on commercial drivers nationwide WASHINGTON -- New rules are now in effect banning drivers of commercial vehicles from texting while behind the wheel. And violators could face some big fines. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=9472664 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST Traffic deaths in 2009 down 11% from 2008 SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Utah recorded 245 traffic deaths in 2009, its lowest total since President Richard Nixon was in office. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705359592/Traffic-deaths-in-2009-down-11-from-2008.html Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST Fatalities on Utah highways lowest since 1974 The last time the number of highway fatalities in Utah was as low as they were in 2009, the average price of a gallon of gas was about 60 cents and the price of a new car was about $4,000. http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14226467 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST UDOT: Highway fatalities down in 2009, urge caution driving UDOT and the Utah Highway Patrol wanted to convey a simple, straightforward message Tuesday: Don't drive distracted or drowsy and don't overcorrect if your car departs the highway. http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/article_a6267395-01e7-5ea6-a6b9-e6c2c144ec43.html Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST 245 die on Utah roads in 2009 in 35-year low, but officials say even one is too many LAYTON -- Traffic fatalities in Utah hit a 35-year low in 2009, but the number should be even lower, transportation officials say. http://www.standard.net/topics/travel/2010/01/19/245-die-utah-roads-2009-35-year-low-officials-say-even-one-too-many Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:00 MST