SALT LAKE CITY — The number of deaths on Utah roads this summer has been significantly lower than previous years, according to state officials.

The Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Department of Public Safety refer to the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the "100 Deadliest Days." And as we approach the end of that period, UDOT says it's been less deadly than usual.

The number of "summer fatalities" is down 18 percent this year, according to UDOT — 77 this year compared to 94 last year — and the year-to-date numbers show a 10 percent decrease in deaths.

UDOT also said the total number of crashes this summer is at a 10-year low.

However, such is not the case for motorcycle fatalities. UDOT said fatal motorcycle crashes are up 36 percent this year.

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