Kane County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kane 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 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kane County compares with Utah
Kane County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kane County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.0 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Kane County has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kane County: 17.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Utah.
Overview
Kane County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 6–7 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-89 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-14 (2), SR-89 (1) and US-89A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Kane County.
Route planning tips for Kane County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-89, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Kane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kane County) |
|---|---|
| US-89 | 5 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-89A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kane County) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 25 |
| US-89 | 10 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| Sr-89, At - | 2 |
| Highway 89, At - 10 Feet P Of Highway 89 | 1 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| Mm 107 Us 89 | 1 |
| Mm 29 Us 89 | 1 |
Kane County at a glance
| Population | 8,525 |
| Land area | 3,994.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,623 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kane 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -31% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 5 | -37% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kane County
ZIP codes in Kane County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kane County
How many truck crashes happen in Kane County?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Kane County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 45 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kane County?
US-89 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Kane County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kane County?
March has the most truck crashes in Kane County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kane County?
Since 2015, Kane County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Kane County compare with Utah for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kane County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kane 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.