Seat belt use isn’t just a personal decision; it affects everyone in the vehicle and others on the road. Alarmingly, seat belt use in Utah has decreased (2%) from 90% in 2019 to 88% in 2021. The consequence of fewer people buckling up has resulted in an increase in fatalities. We’re moving in the wrong direction.
In 2021 there were 84 unrestrained fatalities on Utah roads and a staggering 50% of the fatalities in the first quarter of 2022 (January through March) were unrestrained. The best thing you can do to keep from becoming a statistic on Utah’s fatality chart is to wear a seat belt.