Grand County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grand 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
2 of 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grand County compares with Utah
Grand County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grand County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grand County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.8 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 4.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 39.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Utah, Grand 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 Grand County: 12.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Utah.
Overview
Grand County has recorded 199 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.5% 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, US-191 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: I-70 (4) and SR-191 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Grand County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-191; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Grand County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Grand County) |
|---|---|
| US-191 | 9 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-191 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grand County) |
|---|---|
| SR-191 | 35 |
| I-70 | 31 |
| Main Street | 4 |
| I-70, At | 3 |
| I-70, At 7 Feet P Of I-70 | 3 |
| US-191 | 3 |
| I-70, At - 19 Feet - Of I-70 | 2 |
| I-70, At - 4 Feet - Of I-70 | 2 |
Grand County at a glance
| Population | 9,788 |
| Land area | 3,672.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,444 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grand 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +91% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 19 | +28% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | -9% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 18 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 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Grand County
ZIP codes in Grand County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Grand County
How many truck accidents are there in Grand County?
199 truck crashes have been reported in Grand County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 109 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Grand County?
NHTSA data shows US-191 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes in Grand County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Grand County?
Truck crashes in Grand County peak in June, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grand County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grand County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Grand County compare with Utah?
Grand County records 172.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grand County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.