Utah Highway Patrol

What Utah Highway Patrol does

The Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) is a state law enforcement agency operating as a division of the Utah Department of Public Safety, headquartered at 4501 South 2700 West in Taylorsville, Utah. Established in 1923 when the Utah Legislature empowered the State Road Commission to divide state highways into patrol sections, UHP was officially redesignated under its current name in 1933 and granted statewide police powers in 1951. The agency provides 24/7 highway patrol, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, DUI enforcement, criminal interdiction, search and rescue, dignitary protection, and public safety education across the State of Utah. Specialized units include the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT, established 1988), Criminal Interdiction, Aviation Bureau, and Drug Recognition Expert program.

UHP's core technology infrastructure comprises the Accident Investigation Mapping System (AIMS, adopted from Nikon in 1994), the Breath Alcohol Testing Mobile Unit (BAT-mobile, deployed 1992 via federal grant), a dedicated Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO) Training Center (opened September 25, 1991 in Utah County), and a statewide network of over 100 authorized vehicle safety inspection stations covering passenger vehicles, light trucks, tractors/trailers/buses, and motorcycles/ATVs. The agency maintains a public-facing digital services portal including online crash/police report requests, towed vehicle lookup integrated with the Utah State Tax Commission, the "Behind the Badge" video series, and a Traffic Safety Education Hub.

UHP is funded entirely through Utah state government budget appropriations and provides services free of direct charge to Utah citizens. The agency has no commercial revenue model, no funding rounds, and no private-sector ownership. Its primary "customers" are Utah residents and visitors served through direct field operations, county offices (Weber, Box Elder, Juab, and others), the DPS Dispatch center (801-887-3800), and authorized third-party inspection stations. Secondary engagement occurs with commercial vehicle operators through the Truckers and Troopers (TnT) program (launched 1990 with the Utah Motor Transport Association), which connects drivers with troopers via a 1-800-56-TRUCK hotline for reporting unsafe practices.

Name

Utah Highway Patrol

Legal name

Utah Highway Patrol

Website

https://highwaypatrol.utah.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Utah Highway Patrol is a state law enforcement agency, founded in 1923 and operating as a division of the Utah Department of Public Safety, providing highway patrol, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, DUI enforcement, and public safety education to Utah residents and visitors statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAGAJ

Traffic Enforcement & Road Safety (Highway Patrol, DUI, Collision Investigation)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

SECONDARYBPAIALAA

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

SECONDARYTLAJAJAA

Highway Incident Management & Traffic Incident Clearance (TIM)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Roadside Services & Emergency Response (Incident Management, Tow/Assist Patrols)

Keywords

• Highway patrol services
• Traffic law enforcement
• Vehicle safety inspections
• Emergency response services
• Public safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Taylorsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriation: Funded through Utah Department of Public Safety budget allocations from state government. Services are provided free of direct charge to citizens.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) is the statewide law enforcement division of the Utah Department of Public Safety, delivering highway patrol, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, DUI enforcement, criminal interdiction, search and rescue, and dignitary protection services across Utah. It also administers the statewide vehicle safety inspection program through a network of authorized stations and operates an online portal for crash/police report requests, towed vehicle lookup, and public safety education resources.

Product overview

Utah Highway Patrol operates as a state law enforcement agency offering a unified public-facing digital services portal. The primary services include an online crash/police report request system, a towed vehicle location tool connected to the Utah State Tax Commission, and a statewide directory of authorized vehicle safety inspection stations (covering passenger vehicles, light trucks, tractors/trailers/buses, and motorcycles/ATVs). Additional public resources include a Traffic Safety Education Hub covering winter driving, Move Over Law, and motorcycle safety; a UHP Office Directory; the 'Behind the Badge' video series documenting patrol operations; a Fallen Trooper Memorial; and historical archives documenting UHP's history since 1923 including its equipment/armory evolution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crash/Police Report Request Service Online portal that allows Utah citizens, attorneys, and insurance carriers to securely request copies of traffic crash reports or other public records maintained by UHP.
• Find a Towed Vehicle Service Locator tool integrated with the Utah State Tax Commission database that helps vehicle owners identify where their towed or impounded vehicle is being stored, along with DMV impound release instructions.
• Statewide Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Statewide safety inspection program administered through a network of over 100 authorized stations covering passenger vehicles/light trucks, tractor/trailer/bus (Federal Periodic Inspection under 49 CFR 396.17-396.23), and motorcycle/ATV inspections under Utah Code 72-9-102.
• Traffic Safety Education Program Public safety education program covering Move Over Law, traffic pacing, winter driving, distracted driving, seatbelt and car seat use, and motorcycle safety, delivered through the agency's website and community engagement activities.
• Statewide Highway Patrol and Field Office Services Direct law enforcement services delivered through patrol cars and troopers stationed at offices throughout Utah (Weber County, Box Elder County, Juab County, and others), covering traffic enforcement, accident response, criminal interdiction, and emergency assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 154 arrests during first weekend of BAT-mobile operation in August 1992, including 68 alcohol violations and 11 DUIs

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Utah County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Collaborated with Utah County Sheriff's office during first weekend of BAT-mobile operation in August 1992, resulting in 154 combined arrests. Partnership for joint sobriety checkpoint operations and alcohol enforcement.
• Utah Motor Transport AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Joint Truckers and Troopers (TnT) program launched in 1990. UHP Motor Carrier Safety and Inspection Bureau works with trucking industry to promote highway safety and professionalism. Toll-free 800 number connects drivers with troopers for unsafe practice reporting and motor carrier safety inspections.
• West Jordan Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgent Hutchings was assisting West Jordan PD with narcotics investigation on July 20, 1976 when he was killed in the line of duty during a warrant execution at a residence.
• Utah National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Operation Greenleaf in August 1989 where UHP Division of Investigation and SERT joined with Special Forces (Airborne) units of the Utah National Guard for training exercises.
• Federal LESO/1033 ProgramminorOthersSgt. Jimmy Maguire leveraged the federal LESO/1033 program to acquire 250 M-14 rifles for $1.00 each from the federal government in 1995.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New York State Police: New York State Police is a full-service statewide law enforcement agency providing highway patrol, traffic enforcement, and criminal interdiction, organized as a division under the New York State Executive Department. Functionally analogous to UHP in mandate and scope, though operating at a much larger scale.
• Oregon State Police: Oregon State Police provides statewide patrol, traffic enforcement, and criminal interdiction services with a comparable mixed urban/rural footprint. Shares the structural model of a unified state police agency providing highway patrol services analogous to UHP's core functions.
• Idaho State Police: Idaho State Police performs statewide highway patrol, traffic enforcement, and commercial vehicle inspection as a smaller-scale state-level agency. Geographically adjacent to Utah, with similar rural highway demands and a comparable headcount profile, making it a close operational peer.
• Nevada Highway Patrol: Nevada Highway Patrol is a division of the Nevada Department of Public Safety providing statewide highway patrol, traffic enforcement, and commercial vehicle inspection. Adjacent to Utah with overlapping interstate corridors (I-15), it represents a near-perfect operational and structural peer to UHP.
• Florida Highway Patrol: Florida Highway Patrol is a division of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, performing statewide traffic enforcement, accident investigation, DUI enforcement, and commercial vehicle inspection. Operationally and structurally aligned with UHP, including a focus on highway incident management.
• Wyoming Highway Patrol: Wyoming Highway Patrol is a division of the Wyoming Department of Transportation responsible for statewide traffic enforcement and highway patrol. A small-population Rocky Mountain state with similar long-distance highway demands, making it a structurally and operationally comparable peer to UHP.
• California Highway Patrol: California Highway Patrol is the most direct peer: a statewide law enforcement agency with exclusive jurisdiction over California highways, performing traffic enforcement, commercial vehicle inspection, DUI enforcement, and emergency response. It mirrors UHP's mandate, structure under a Department of Public Safety-equivalent, and service portfolio at significantly larger scale.
• Colorado State Patrol: Colorado State Patrol is a division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety responsible for statewide highway patrol, traffic enforcement, and commercial vehicle inspection. Shares the same department-of-public-safety organizational model as UHP and operates in similar Rocky Mountain geography and weather conditions.
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Texas DPS is a state-level public safety agency combining highway patrol, criminal investigations, and regulatory enforcement across Texas. It is the closest functional analog to UHP's parent Department of Public Safety, with highway patrol troopers providing traffic enforcement and commercial vehicle inspection comparable to UHP's core mission.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety: Arizona DPS operates a Highway Patrol Division with statewide traffic enforcement, commercial vehicle inspection, and inter-agency task forces. As a neighboring state with similar geography, traffic patterns, and tourism-driven highway demands, it is one of UHP's closest geographic and operational peers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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