Nibley, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nibley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nibley 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 runs above Utah on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Cache County at a glance: 15.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Utah.
Overview
Cache County has recorded 307 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Nibley had 4 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
The worst month is August with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Nibley since 2015: SR-101 (1), SR-165 (1), SR-252 (1), US-89 (1) and US-91 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for Nibley 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.
- 15.9% 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
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-252 | 1 |
| US-89 | 1 |
| US-91 | 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 |
Nibley at a glance
| Population | 8,615 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,897 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84326) | $91,971 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84326) | $505,510 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nibley
How common are truck crashes in Nibley?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cache County (157 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nibley?
The worst month is August: 11.4% of truck crashes in Cache County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nibley?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cache County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Nibley compare 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 Nibley?
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.