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Did you know in 2013:

1,015 motor vehicle crashes occurred in Utah involving a drowsy driver.

156 people have died in Utah over the last eight years in drowsy driver crashes.

1.8% of the motor vehicle crashes in Utah involved a drowsy driver.

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Over the last five years, an average of 14 people die each year from drowsy drivers.

2013 Utah Crash Facts

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Drivers aged 15-24 and 75+ had the highest percent of drowsy drivers in crashes. Drivers under age 25 years are involved in nearly half (42%) of drowsy driving crashes.

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Drowsy Driver Crashes by Year (Utah 2006-2013)

Over the last five years, an average of 1,008 crashes occur each year involving a drowsy driver.

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2013 Utah Crash Facts

Drowsy Driving

Percent of Total Crashes with a Drowsy Driver by County (Utah 2013)

Piute, Daggett, Emery, and Rich Counties had the highest percent of crashes involving drowsy drivers. Rural crashes were 3.0 times more likely to involve a drowsy driver than urban crashes.

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Drowsy Driver Crashes by Month (Utah 2013)

July and May had the most drowsy driver crashes.

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While 2% of total crashes involved a drowsy driver, 7% of crashes occurring during the hours of 1:00-6:59 a.m. involved a drowsy driver. The highest number of drowsy driver crashes occurred during the hours of 6:00-7:59 a.m. and 2:00-4:59 p.m.

Before driving: Get adequate sleep - most adults need 7-9 hours to maintain proper alertness

during the day

Schedule proper breaks - about every

100 miles or 2 hours during long trips

Arrange for a travel companion -

someone to talk with and share driving

Avoid alcohol and sedating medications - check your labels or ask

your doctor