LEHI – The number of motorcycle-related deaths in Utah is significantly higher compared to a year ago.

According to Utah Highway Patrol data, there have been 66 motorcycle-related fatalities so far in 2025. That’s an increase of 40.4% from this same time last year, UHP said.

It’s also well above the previous record of 53 total motorcycle-related deaths in 2024.

While the total number of crashes involving motorcycles has actually fallen this year, UHP Sgt. Mike Alexander said, the crashes that have occurred are more severe.

“Anytime we see an increase in fatalities, it’s a general concern to us,” Alexander said. “In this case, it’s the motorcycles.”

Of the deadly motorcycle-related crashes so far this year, Alexander said 39% involved speeding.

“All of us just need to take a big deep

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