Syracuse, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Syracuse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Syracuse and Davis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Davis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Davis County compares with Utah
Davis County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Davis County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.0 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Davis County has lower values than Utah for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Syracuse: I-15 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Syracuse since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Davis County. They injured 515 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 22 truck crashes reported in Syracuse since 2015, this page uses Davis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: 5900 W (1), Fairfield Rd (1) and SR-108 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Syracuse fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Davis County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Utah.
- 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 2024, 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 Davis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 7 |
| 5900 W | 1 |
| Fairfield Rd | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-193 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davis County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 254 |
| I-15, At - | 89 |
| I-215 | 22 |
| I-15 , At - | 17 |
| W Center St | 14 |
| N Main St | 13 |
| SR-193 | 12 |
| SR-89 | 12 |
Syracuse at a glance
| Population | 38,999 |
| Land area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,827 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84075) | $133,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84075) | $573,531 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davis 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 | 85 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 114 | +35% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 114 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 84 | -26% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 85 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Syracuse
How common are truck crashes in Syracuse?
Since 2015, 1,110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Davis County (515 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Syracuse?
I-15 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Syracuse since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Syracuse?
September has the most truck crashes in Davis County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Syracuse?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Davis County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Syracuse compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Davis County has 27.0 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Syracuse?
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 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.