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Residents of Park City and Summit County are alarmed by the high number of wildlife vehicle collisions along surrounding roadways.

This community supported organization strives to protect its local wildlife by finding safe options for animals to cross. Save People Save Wildlife provides support for wildlife & wildlife connectivity in Summit County, UT.

09/29/2026

You may have seen the news this week. A visiting hiker was seriously injured after an encounter with a cow moose and her calf on Rob’s Trail, and her dog was hurt as well. Both are recovering, and we wanted to reach out before you hear it only through a headline.

We are not going to tell you this wasn’t frightening or serious, because it was. What we do want to share is what Utah Division of Wildlife officials pointed out afterward: the hiker did the right things. She kept her distance and kept her dogs leashed. Moose give warning signs before they act, a lowered head, raised hackles, pinned-back ears, eyes turned enough to show the whites, and those signs mean it is time to back away, calmly and immediately. If a moose charges, put something solid between you and the animal if you can.

This is also rut season, which makes moments like this more likely. Bulls are chasing, sparring, and thrashing branches right now, almost entirely focused on each other, not on us, but it means wildlife is moving more and showing up in places you might not expect. Cows with calves are more alert too. A little extra awareness goes a long way this month: leash your dog, favor trails with longer sight lines, and, if you see a moose watching you closely, give it room before it asks you to.

We also want to keep this in perspective, gently. Injuries like this remain rare, even here, even with how many moose, elk, and deer share this area with us. The far more common way people and wildlife collide in Park City happens on the road. Summit County saw 213 wildlife-vehicle collisions in 2024, and SR-224 alone accounted for 48 documented wildlife deaths in a recent year. That is the risk that rarely makes the news, and it is the one Save People Save Wildlife works on every single day.

Wishing Debbi Bellinghieri and her dog Murphee a full recovery. And to all of you heading out into the season, listen and watch for movement, give space, and enjoy this beautiful, wild fall safely.

09/25/2026

Good news for the wildlife and motorists traveling SR 248! In a collaborative effort months in the making, Hideout received two reflective deer silhouettes from Save People Save Wildlife for placement along the SR 248 corridor. Hideout Public Works was kind enough to transport the silhouettes to the Hideout community this morning. Thank you!

Hideout and UDOT will work together to determine the best location for the silhouettes along SR 248. While we wait for wildlife fencing improvements and wildlife connectivity components for this corridor, the silhouettes will hopefully increase motorist awareness of wildlife crossing this roadway and decrease the amount of wildlife vehicle collisions.

Safe passage saves lives!

09/06/2026

DM RECEIVED FROM A CONCERNED NEIGHBOR: This mother moose and her twin babies have been in the park in Trailside area, just off of Foxcrest Drive. One of the twins appears to have an injury to a back leg, just above the hoof. Please be mindful and aware of them and help keep them safe from dogs and people. Let’s give this guy time to heal.

08/25/2026

Back in January, we placed wildlife cameras along the SR-224 corridor to document the answer to a critical question: how are animals moving through this landscape?

Since then, the cameras have captured multiple species, their movement patterns, and both sides of the story: successful crossings and unsuccessful ones.

This is all part of Phase 2 of our work with Rock Design Associates | Landscape Architecture on the SR-224 Wildlife Connectivity Assessment in Park City.

Learn more by visiting our website.

08/24/2026

This morning on SR248.

08/05/2026

Back in January, we put multiple wildlife cameras along the SR-224 corridor. They have documented multiple species and their movements, telling stories of both successful SR 224 crossings and those animals who aren’t as fortunate..

Here is the honest version. This phase is not about a ribbon cutting. It is about getting the picture right before anyone pours concrete. The cameras are documenting exactly how animals move through this corridor, where they cross, when they cross, and where they get pushed into traffic. Layered against collision records, that becomes the evidence we need to recommend the right solutions in the right places, and to make the case to the agencies and funders who turn a plan into a project.

We already know what good evidence makes possible, because we can see it in Parley’s canyon. A recent Utah State University study of the Parley’s overpass found that 97 percent of mule deer and 100 percent of moose that approached it crossed safely, that collisions there dropped by 77 percent, and that the structure has already saved over $15 million dollars to the community.. That overpass started with exactly this kind of patient data work. SR-224 is on the same path.

By late fall, Phase 2 is on track to produce a report with prioritized, site-specific recommendations. From there we move toward implementation and the partnerships that make it real. Every gift this summer goes straight into that work, into the cameras and the analysis and the relationship-building that gets us there.

Thank you for being part of it. We will keep you posted as the picture sharpens.

07/16/2026

Beautiful male deer just struck by a vehicl in front of Hotel Thaynes. He is still alive. He made it to the grassy area and Park City police officers have been dispatched to euthanize. Thank you to the officers for putting an end to his suffering.

This is preventable. Please email Park City and Summit County Councilors to let them know that wildlife crossings are absolutely necessary for SR224.

This wildlife and public safety issue is possible to remedy. We just have to choose to invest in crossings.

06/15/2026

Park City’s most popular residents this summer 😍

Photos by Mike Flaherty

Visit our website today to learn more about the studies we’re conducting with Rock Design Associates | Landscape Architecture on wildlife connectivity in Park City.

05/22/2026

Long weekend coming up. The corridors are full!

Memorial Day means more cars, more bikes, more eyes on the trails — and more wildlife on the move with their young. A few things to keep in mind on the road this weekend:

Watch the shoulders at dawn and dusk. That is when most collisions happen.

Slow down on SR-224, US-40, and I-80 when you see a deer crossing sign. They are there because animals are.

Give moose a wide berth. A cow with a calf is not a photo opportunity.

You showed up for that mountain lion cub. Show up for the ones that are still out there this weekend.

Keep the submissions coming.

05/18/2026

Moments like this are what make Park City so special. Let’s cherish and protect them.

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