Beaver County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaver County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Beaver County compares with Utah
Beaver County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaver County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaver County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 286.5 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 8.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Beaver County sits below Utah on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Beaver County: 17.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Utah.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Beaver County since 2015: 143 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
17.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-153 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Beaver County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 17.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Utah), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Beaver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Beaver County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 4 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaver County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 87 |
| I-15, At - | 6 |
| SR-21 | 6 |
| I-15, At - 18 Feet P Of I-15 | 3 |
| I-15, At - 2 Feet P Of I-15 | 3 |
| I-15, At - 5 Feet N Of I-15 | 3 |
| SR-257 | 3 |
| I 15, At - | 2 |
Beaver County at a glance
| Population | 7,424 |
| Land area | 2,582.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,463 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaver County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 18 | +65% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 25 | +41% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | -16% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Beaver County
How many truck accidents are there in Beaver County?
Beaver County has had 244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Beaver County?
I-15 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Beaver County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Beaver County?
January has the most truck crashes in Beaver County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Beaver County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Beaver County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Beaver County compare with Utah?
Beaver County records 286.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Beaver County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.