The 18th annual Teen Memoriam event was held in Salt Lake City on Oct. 19, 2026. The event was held by UDOT in coordination with the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
The event honored 30 teens who lost their lives on Utah roads in 2025. During the event, parents of two teens featured in this year's booklet shared their experiences regarding the loss of a child. UDOT Commissioner Carlos Braceras stated that the families represented in the event are carrying losses that cannot be put into words. He noted that sharing these stories serves to remind young people that decisions made on the road, such as slowing down, wearing a seat belt, avoiding phone use, or not driving impaired, can save lives.
This year's Teen Memoriam booklet, titled Treasured Memories, contains stories of 10 teens lost in 2025. The booklet is distributed to Utah high schools and driver education programs through the Zero Fatalities program, which aims to encourage families to discuss safe driving habits.
