Rich County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rich 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
0 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rich County compares with Utah
Rich County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rich County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rich County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.5 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 4.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Rich County sits below Utah on injuries per crash, 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.
Rich County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.5% in Utah.
Overview
Rich County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Rich County since 2015: US-16 (1) and US-89 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rich County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Rich County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Rich County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rich County) |
|---|---|
| US-16 | 1 |
| US-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rich County) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 10 |
| US-89 | 5 |
| Us-89, At Sr-30 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| Sr 16, At - | 2 |
| Sr 30, At - 2 Feet P Of Sr 30 | 2 |
| Sr-30, At - | 2 |
Rich County at a glance
| Population | 2,752 |
| Land area | 1,028.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,936 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rich 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +45% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +105% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +30% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Rich County
ZIP codes in Rich County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Rich County
How common are truck crashes in Rich County?
Since 2015, 53 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rich County (18 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rich County?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Rich County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rich County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rich County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rich County compared with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Rich County has 168.5 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rich 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.