Sutherland, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sutherland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sutherland 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 |
Millard County sits below Utah on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Millard County: 1 in 417 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.2%, vs 1.5% in Utah.
Overview
Since 2015, 431 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Millard County. They injured 192 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sutherland since 2015, this page uses Millard County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 16.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sutherland since 2015: SR-6 (1) and US-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for Sutherland fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.3% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
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 |
Sutherland at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sutherland
How common are truck crashes in Sutherland?
Millard County has had 431 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 192 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sutherland?
December has the most truck crashes in Millard County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sutherland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Millard County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Sutherland compare with Utah for truck crashes?
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 Sutherland?
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.