Carbon County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carbon 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
1 of 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carbon County compares with Utah
Carbon County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carbon County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.8 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Carbon County has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Carbon County: 10.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.6 in Utah.
Overview
Police reported 165 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carbon County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads in Carbon County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-10 (2), SR-6 (2) and Ridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Carbon County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 12.2% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Carbon County) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 5 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Star Point Mine Rd | 1 |
| US-191 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carbon County) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 59 |
| SR-10 | 6 |
| SR-191 | 6 |
| Sr-6, At - | 5 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| Sr-6, At - 2 Feet - Of Sr-6 | 2 |
| Sr-6, At - 2 Feet P Of Sr-6 | 2 |
Carbon County at a glance
| Population | 20,613 |
| Land area | 1,479.3 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,751 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carbon 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 23 | +73% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 16 | -29% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | -24% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Carbon County
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Questions fleets ask about Carbon County
How many truck accidents are there in Carbon County?
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carbon County (82 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Carbon County?
US-6 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Carbon County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Carbon County?
Truck crashes in Carbon County peak in March, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Carbon County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carbon County compare with Utah?
The yearly rate is 68.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carbon County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Carbon County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.