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Abstract:
The personal and socioeconomic effect of motor vehicle crashes is a continuing concern in the state of Utah, with special focus on reducing the tragedy of injury and death. In 2003, Utah made notable progress in the following areas when compared to 2002: • Utah experienced a 4% reduction in the rate of motor vehicle crashes, which resulted in a 5% reduction in the rate of injured persons; • Approximately 15% of motor vehicle crashes in Utah involved alcohol or other drugs; the lowest percentage in ten years; • The percentage of teenage-driver crashes dropped to 28%, which also marks a ten-year low; • The rate of speed-related crashes decreased 3%.
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