Willard, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Willard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Willard 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). It runs above Utah on 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
Box Elder County has recorded 826 truck crashes since 2015, with 360 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 103 truck crashes reported in Willard since 2015, this page uses Box Elder County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.8% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across 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 within 10 miles of Willard with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-126 (2), 4400 W (1) and Pleasant View Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Willard fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Box Elder County.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 19.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 9 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| 4400 W | 1 |
| Pleasant View Dr | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-235 | 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 |
Willard at a glance
| Population | 2,355 |
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Density | 406 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84340) | $108,304 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84340) | $515,458 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Willard
How common are truck crashes in Willard?
Box Elder County has had 826 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 360 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Willard?
I-15 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Willard since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Willard?
January has the most truck crashes in Box Elder County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Willard?
Since 2015, Box Elder County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Willard compared with Utah?
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 Willard?
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.