Clawson, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clawson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clawson and Emery County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Emery County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
Clawson had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Emery County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clawson since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Emery County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Clawson fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Emery County.
- 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 Emery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Clawson at a glance
| Population | 168 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 168 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84516) | $75,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84516) | $328,429 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clawson
How common are truck crashes in Clawson?
282 truck crashes have been reported in Emery County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 168 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clawson?
Truck crashes in Emery County peak in July, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clawson?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Emery County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clawson compare with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Emery County has 235.3 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clawson?
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.