Box Elder County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Box Elder 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
2 of 826 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Box Elder County compares with Utah
Box Elder County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Box Elder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Box Elder County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.4 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Utah, Box Elder County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Box Elder County: 19.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Utah.
Overview
Box Elder County has recorded 826 truck crashes since 2015, with 360 people injured and 36 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 50.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads in Box Elder County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-102 (3), SR-30 (3) and SR-13 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Box Elder County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 19.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Utah), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Box Elder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Box Elder County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 9 |
| SR-102 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| 2250 North | 1 |
| 5200 W | 1 |
| North Cotton Thomas Road | 1 |
| US-89 | 1 |
| US-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Box Elder County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 193 |
| I-84 | 113 |
| SR-30 | 39 |
| I-15, At - | 25 |
| I-15, At - 1 Feet P Of I-15 | 10 |
| SR-13 | 10 |
| I-84, At - | 9 |
| Sr-89/91 | 7 |
Box Elder County at a glance
| Population | 64,120 |
| Land area | 5,781.3 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $85,013 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Box Elder 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 | 41 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 62 | +51% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 70 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 68 | -4% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Box Elder County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Box Elder County
How common are truck crashes in Box Elder County?
826 truck crashes have been reported in Box Elder County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 360 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Box Elder County?
I-15 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Box Elder County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Box Elder County?
Truck crashes in Box Elder County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Box Elder County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Box Elder County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Box Elder County compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Box Elder County records 111.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Box Elder 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.