Emery County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emery 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
0 of 282 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Emery County compares with Utah
Emery County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emery County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 235.3 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 6.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 41.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Utah, Emery County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Emery County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.5% across Utah.
Overview
Police reported 282 crashes involving commercial trucks in Emery County since 2015: 168 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-6 (5) and SR-10 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Emery County.
Route planning tips for Emery County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Emery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Emery County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| US-6 | 5 |
| SR-10 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Emery County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 85 |
| SR-6 | 26 |
| SR-10 | 13 |
| I-70, At 42 Feet P Of I-70 | 5 |
| I-70, At - 14 Feet - Of I-70 | 4 |
| I-70, At - 11 Feet - Of I-70 | 3 |
| Sr-6, At - 2 Feet - Of Sr-6 | 3 |
| I-70 At Mm 110 | 2 |
Emery County at a glance
| Population | 10,161 |
| Land area | 4,462.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,297 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emery 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 21 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -13% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Emery County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Emery County
How many truck accidents are there in Emery County?
Since 2015, 282 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Emery County (168 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Emery County?
I-70 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Emery County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Emery County?
Truck crashes in Emery County peak in July, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Emery County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Emery County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Emery County compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Emery County has 235.3 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Emery County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.