2024 to 2025 Statistical Guide
Utah Injury and Crash Facts
Understanding Utah’s legal landscape and safety data is critical for personal injury recovery. At Moxie Law Group, we leverage empirical crash data and strict adherence to the Utah Code to secure maximum compensation for our clients. Whether you are navigating a 0.05% BAC DUI threshold or a complex medical malpractice statute of limitations, this data-driven guide provides the facts necessary for informed legal action.
Note: This page contains structured data regarding Utah Code Titles 31A, 41, and 78B, alongside 2024-2025 UDOT and Utah Highway Safety Office benchmarks.
Utah Statutes of Limitations & Filing Deadlines
| Injury/Action Type | Time Limit (Years) | Utah Code Reference | Critical Exceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Personal Injury (Car Accidents, Dog Bites, Slip & Fall) | 4 Years | Utah Code § 78B-2-307 | Discovery rule may apply to latent injuries. |
| Wrongful Death | 2 Years | Utah Code § 78B-2-304 | Calculated from the date of death, not the accident. |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 Years | Utah Code § 78B-3-404 | Subject to a 4-year statute of repose. |
| Product Liability | 2 Years | Utah Code § 78B-6-706 | Measured from discovery of harm and cause. |
| Claims Against Government Entities (UTA, Cities) | 1 Year | Utah Code § 63G-7-402 | Requires a “Notice of Claim” before lawsuit filing. |
Utah Insurance Minimums & Legal Thresholds
| Category | Value / Limit | Legal Context | Impact on Claim |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUI BAC Limit | 0.05% | Utah Code § 41-6a-502 | Lowest threshold in the U.S.; establishes negligence per se. |
| Personal Injury Protection (PIP) | $3,000 | Utah Code § 31A-22-307 | No-fault medical coverage required for all Utah drivers. |
| Bodily Injury Liability (Single) | $30,000 | Utah Code § 31A-22-304 | Minimum coverage for one person injured in an accident. Raised from $25,000 on January 1, 2025. |
| Bodily Injury Liability (Total) | $65,000 | Utah Code § 31A-22-304 | Minimum coverage for all persons injured in one accident. |
| Property Damage Liability | $25,000 | Utah Code § 31A-22-304 | Minimum coverage for damage to others’ vehicles/property. |
| Comparative Negligence | 50% Rule | Utah Code § 78B-5-818 | You cannot recover if you are 50% or more at fault. |
Utah Crash Statistics
Utah recorded 59,437 crashes, 27,094 injuries and 277 deaths in 2024 (final, Utah DPS Crash Facts). Preliminary 2025 figures show 264 deaths, the lowest total since 2019 (UDOT and DPS, January 6, 2026). For crashes and deaths in every Utah county, the leading causes of crashes, teen driver and DUI figures, and year-by-year trends, see our Utah Car Accident Statistics page.
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