Morgan County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan 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
2 of 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Utah
Morgan County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.2 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 45% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.7% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.9% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 37.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Utah, Morgan County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Morgan County: 28.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Utah.
Overview
Police reported 150 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 23.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.9% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Morgan County happened on I-84 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Morgan County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Utah.
- 28.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 57 |
| I-84, At - | 19 |
| I-84, At - 3 Feet - Of I-84 | 4 |
| I-84, At 2900 North | 3 |
| I-84, At - 2 Feet P Of I-84 | 2 |
| I-84, At - 5 Feet N Of I-84 | 2 |
| I-84, At -Mp 108 | 2 |
| I-84, At Milepost 99 4 Feet W Of Milepost 99 | 2 |
Morgan County at a glance
| Population | 13,093 |
| Land area | 609.2 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $131,170 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +21% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | -16% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Morgan County
ZIP codes in Morgan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Morgan County
How many truck accidents are there in Morgan County?
150 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 41 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County?
The worst month is January: 23.3% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Morgan County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Morgan County compared with Utah?
Morgan County records 97.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Morgan 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.