Bear River City, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bear River City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bear River City and Box Elder County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Box Elder County numbers.
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 |
Box Elder County has lower values than Utah for 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.
Box Elder County at a glance: 19.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Utah.
Overview
Police reported 826 crashes involving commercial trucks in Box Elder County since 2015: 360 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Bear River City had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Box Elder County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.8% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 19.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-102 (2), SR-13 (2) and 2250 North (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Bear River City fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Box Elder County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.0% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; schedule winter 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 Box Elder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 4 |
| SR-102 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| 2250 North | 1 |
| 5200 W | 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 |
Bear River City at a glance
| Population | 901 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 501 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84301) | $89,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84301) | $430,510 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bear River City
How many truck accidents are there in Bear River City?
Since 2015, 826 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Box Elder County (360 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bear River City?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bear River City: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bear River City?
Truck crashes in Box Elder County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bear River City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Box Elder County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Bear River City compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Box Elder County has 111.4 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bear River City?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.