Deseret, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deseret: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deseret and Millard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Millard County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Utah, Millard County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Millard County at a glance: 1 in 417 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.2%, against 1.5% for Utah.
Overview
Since 2015, 431 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Millard County. They injured 192 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Deseret since 2015; patterns below come from Millard County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Deseret since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-6 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for Deseret fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Millard County.
- 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
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 Millard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 |
Deseret at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84624) | $75,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84624) | $281,511 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deseret
How common are truck crashes in Deseret?
431 truck crashes have been reported in Millard County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 192 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Deseret?
The worst month is December: 13.0% of truck crashes in Millard County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Deseret?
Since 2015, Millard County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Deseret compared with Utah?
Millard County records 275.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Deseret?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.