Amalga, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amalga: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Amalga and Cache County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cache County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Utah, Cache County is lower 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.
The headline for Cache County: 15.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 307 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cache County since 2015: 157 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Amalga had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cache County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-91 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-218 (1), SR-252 (1) and SR-30 (1).
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 Amalga fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Utah.
- 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-91 | 4 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-252 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| US-89 | 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 |
Amalga at a glance
| Population | 517 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 150 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84335) | $97,979 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84335) | $448,437 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Amalga
How common are truck crashes in Amalga?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cache County (157 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Amalga?
US-91 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Amalga since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Amalga?
Truck crashes in Cache County peak in August, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Amalga?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Cache County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Amalga compared with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Cache County has 19.2 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Amalga?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.