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Utah motorcycle deaths have increased 40.4% in 2025 compared to 2024, Utah Highway Patrol reported on Friday.

Despite fewer crashes, their severity has risen, with 39% of the crashes involving speeding, says Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Mike Alexander.

UHP emphasizes the need for education, since many riders lack endorsements and safety training.

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 f

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