Kanarraville, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kanarraville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kanarraville and Iron County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Iron County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 517 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iron County compares with Utah
Iron County against Utah and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Iron County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Iron County sits below Utah on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Iron County: 22.0% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Utah: 15.8%).
Overview
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iron County since 2015: 237 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 27 truck crashes reported in Kanarraville since 2015, this page uses Iron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Kanarraville happened on I-15 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for Kanarraville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iron County.
- 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Iron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iron County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 142 |
| SR-20 | 29 |
| I-15, At - | 24 |
| SR-56 | 14 |
| SR-130 | 11 |
| Airport Rd | 4 |
| I 15, At - | 4 |
| I-15 Mm 63 | 3 |
Kanarraville at a glance
| Population | 495 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,112 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84742) | $138,929 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84742) | $638,383 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iron 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 | 29 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 34 | +16% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 45 | +31% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 43 | -4% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 43 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kanarraville
How many truck accidents are there in Kanarraville?
Iron County has had 517 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 237 people and killing 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kanarraville?
Truck crashes in Iron County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kanarraville?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iron County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kanarraville compared with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Iron County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kanarraville?
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 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.