Cache County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cache 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
8 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cache County compares with Utah
Cache County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cache County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cache County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.2 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 15.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Cache County sits below Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Cache County: 15.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cache County. They injured 157 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Cache County since 2015: US-89 (4), US-91 (4), SR-101 (1), SR-165 (1) and SR-218 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for Cache County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Utah; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.9% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; schedule winter 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2021 and 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cache County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cache County) |
|---|---|
| US-89 | 4 |
| US-91 | 4 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-252 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cache County) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 13 |
| SR-30 | 12 |
| Us-89/91, At - | 7 |
| Sr-89/91 | 7 |
| SR-91 | 7 |
| SR-23 | 6 |
| N Main St | 5 |
| Us 89/91 | 5 |
Cache County at a glance
| Population | 145,487 |
| Land area | 1,164.7 sq mi |
| Density | 125 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $84,434 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cache 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 | 29 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 28 | -20% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | -23% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cache County
ZIP codes in Cache County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cache County
How many truck crashes happen in Cache County?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cache County (157 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Cache County?
August has the most truck crashes in Cache County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cache County?
Since 2015, Cache County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Cache County compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cache County has 19.2 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cache County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.