These Utah intersections could get safer with the help of laser technology, which can analyze crashes, crosswalks and more

Utah is among the first states to install the light detection and ranging technology, called lidar, at major intersections to help make them safer for all.

(Yeonseung Kim | The Salt Lake Tribune) Light detection and ranging technology, called lidar, is installed at the intersection of 5900 South and State Street in Murray. The Utah Department of Transportation hopes the technology can help make intersections safer for all.