What should I note about where it happened?
The exact crossing or location, whether it was a marked crosswalk, and what the signal showed.
- Lighting, weather and any obstructions such as parked vehicles or snowbanks.
Pedestrian accidents · statewide
Hit While Walking in Utah? Record the Crossing and the Vehicle.
Pedestrians are among Utah's most vulnerable road users. The crossing, the signal and the vehicle are the key facts.
Quick answers
Quick answers
Does PIP apply if I was walking?
PIP can apply to pedestrians in some situations, including through a household auto policy. Keep every medical record.
- This is general information; coverage depends on the policies involved.
Where do I get the Utah accident report?
From the agency that investigated. Utah Highway Patrol reports are requested online through UHP; if a city police department responded, request it from that department.
- Write down the agency name and any case number the officer gave you.
- Crash reports are protected records, available to people involved such as drivers, owners, passengers and their insurers.
What if a city, county or state vehicle or road was involved?
Claims involving a government entity have a much shorter notice deadline — generally one year for a written notice of claim.
- Note any government vehicle markings, unit numbers, or road-condition issues as soon as possible.
A short checklist to keep together
It is fine if you don’t have everything yet.
Gather photos or vehicle markings only when it is safe. Never step into traffic or delay emergency help to document anything.
- Report number and responding agency
- Photos of vehicles, the scene and conditions
- Other party, insurer and policy details
- Witness names and contact details
- Medical visits and bills so far, in date order
- A running log of insurer calls and letters
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Official sources used on this page
- Utah Code § 41-6a-706.5 — Pedestrians and bicyclists
Drivers may not knowingly or recklessly operate within three feet of a vulnerable road user, including pedestrians, bicyclists and scooter riders. Read 2026-09-27.
- Utah Code § 31A-22-307 — No-fault / PIP
Utah is a no-fault state. Personal injury protection (PIP) must provide at least $3,000 per person for medical expenses, plus limited wage-loss, household-services, funeral and death benefits. Read 2026-09-27.
- Utah Code § 31A-22-309(1) — When an injury claim can go beyond PIP
A person covered by PIP generally cannot sue for general damages unless the injury involves death, dismemberment, permanent disability or impairment based on objective findings, permanent disfigurement, a bone fracture, or medical expenses over $3,000. This limit does not apply to uninsured-motorist claims. Read 2026-09-27.
- Utah Highway Patrol — Getting a report
Reports for crashes the Utah Highway Patrol investigated are requested online through UHP. Crashes handled by a city police department are requested from that department. Read 2026-09-27.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. CCL is a technology and administrative-support company, not a law firm. Attorney review happens only if an Utah law firm accepts the matter.
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