A study by AAA has revealed an increase in hit-and-run crashes across the country, with over 919,000 police-reported crashes in 2023 involving drivers who fled the scene resulting in 242,000 injuries and 2,872 fatalities. Utah Highway Safety Office Communications Manager, Jason Mettmann, stated that the numbers are different from national averages of 7% of traffic deaths and that Utah is doing a little bit better at just 3.9%. Mettman emphasized the importance of ensuring that drivers are properly prepared and properly trained for driving.