Myton, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Myton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Myton and Duchesne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Duchesne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 219 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Duchesne County compares with Utah
Duchesne County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Duchesne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Duchesne County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.1 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.3% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Utah, Duchesne County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Duchesne County at a glance: 1 in 179 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.5% for Utah.
Overview
Duchesne County has recorded 219 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Myton since 2015; patterns below come from Duchesne County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.3% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by 12000 W (1), 13000 W (1) and SR-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for Myton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Duchesne County.
- Check whether your routes use US-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2016 and 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Duchesne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 3 |
| 12000 W | 1 |
| 13000 W | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Duchesne County) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 39 |
| SR-191 | 12 |
| SR-87 | 7 |
| Sr-40, At - | 4 |
| Mile Road | 2 |
| North | 2 |
| Sowers Canyon Road | 2 |
| Sr 40 Mm 68 | 2 |
Myton at a glance
| Population | 570 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 563 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84052) | $59,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84052) | $221,029 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Duchesne 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +47% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 27 | +100% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 17 | -37% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 17 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Myton
How common are truck crashes in Myton?
Duchesne County has had 219 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Myton?
Since 2015, US-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Myton: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Myton?
Truck crashes in Duchesne County peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Myton?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Duchesne County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Myton compared with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Duchesne County has 96.1 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Myton?
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 2016 and 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.