Millard County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Millard 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
1 of 431 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Millard County compares with Utah
Millard County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Millard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Millard County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 275.3 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 7.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Millard County sits below Utah on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Millard County: 1 in 417 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.5% across Utah.
Overview
Police reported 431 crashes involving commercial trucks in Millard County since 2015: 192 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Millard County is I-15, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (2), I-70 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Millard County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Millard County.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 16.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Utah), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Millard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Millard County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 8 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Millard County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 157 |
| I-70 | 10 |
| SR-50 | 10 |
| I-15, At - | 8 |
| I-15, At - 1 Feet - Of I-15 | 8 |
| I-15, At - 2 Feet - Of I-15 | 8 |
| I-15, At - 1 Feet P Of I-15 | 7 |
| I-15, At - 4 Feet P Of I-15 | 6 |
Millard County at a glance
| Population | 13,572 |
| Land area | 6,785.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,737 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Millard 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 | 22 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +27% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 36 | +6% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Millard County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Millard County
How many truck accidents are there in Millard County?
431 truck crashes have been reported in Millard County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 192 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Millard County?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Millard County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Millard County?
December has the most truck crashes in Millard County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Millard County?
Since 2015, Millard County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Millard County compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Millard County has 275.3 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Millard 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.