Juab County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Juab 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 304 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Juab County compares with Utah
Juab County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Juab County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Juab County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 199.0 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 5.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.5% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.6% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Juab County has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Juab County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.5% across Utah.
Overview
Police reported 304 crashes involving commercial trucks in Juab County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.0%.
November through March accounts for 53.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Juab County since 2015: I-15 (3), SR-132 (3), SR-28 (1), Sheep Lane Road (1) and US-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Juab County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Juab County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.2% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Juab County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Juab County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 3 |
| SR-132 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Sheep Lane Road | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Juab County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 124 |
| I-15, At - | 23 |
| SR-132 | 11 |
| SR-28 | 8 |
| I-15, At - 10 Feet P Of I-15 | 4 |
| I-15 , At - | 3 |
| I-15 Sb Mm 222, At - | 3 |
| I-15, At - 1 Feet P Of I-15 | 3 |
Juab County at a glance
| Population | 13,297 |
| Land area | 3,391.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $103,605 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Juab 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 | 14 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 21 | +47% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 25 | +17% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | -0% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Juab County
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Questions fleets ask about Juab County
How many truck crashes happen in Juab County?
304 truck crashes have been reported in Juab County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 142 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Juab County?
Truck crashes in Juab County peak in February, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Juab County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Juab County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Juab County compare with Utah?
Juab County records 199.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Juab 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.