Morgan, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morgan and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
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 |
Morgan County sits below Utah on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Morgan County: 28.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 150 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
With 78 truck crashes reported in Morgan since 2015, this page uses Morgan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 23.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.9% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Morgan since 2015: I-84 (3) and SR-158 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for Morgan fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Utah; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 28.6% 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 3 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
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 at a glance
| Population | 4,553 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,492 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84050) | $131,170 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84050) | $651,137 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morgan
How many truck accidents are there in Morgan?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (41 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan?
January has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 23.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morgan?
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 compared with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 97.2 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Morgan?
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.