CHALLENGE

Serious injuries and fatalities related to drowsy driving are a top concern in Utah. Unfortunately, drowsy driving violations and crashes are under-reported due to deficiencies in crash reporting and the difficulty of attributing crashes to sleepiness.

DIRECTION

Maintain efforts to reduce drowsy driving-related serious injury and fatal crashes.

ENGINEERING

Install drowsy driving warning signs in high crash locations. Install rumble strips at high crash locations where possible.

EDUCATION

Continue partnership with UDOT, UDPS, and Med One Capital as part of the “Sleep Smart. Drive Smart.” campaign. Support educational activities and media campaigns.

ENFORCEMENT

Improve drowsy driving crash reporting with law enforcement.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Increase involvement of emergency medical service providers in drowsy driving programs and community events.

LEADERS

• Utah Department of Transportation
• Utah Department of Public Safety
  • Utah Highway Patrol,
  • Highway Safety Office,
• Zero Fatalities
• Med One Capital
• Utah Department of Health Bureau of EMS and Preparedness