Murray, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Murray: 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
6 of 310 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Murray compares with Utah
Murray against Utah and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Murray stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Murray | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.0 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 81% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Murray sits below Utah on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Murray: 0.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.6 in Utah.
Overview
Police reported 310 crashes involving commercial trucks in Murray since 2015: 166 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads within 10 miles of Murray with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-154 (6), SR-68 (5) and I-215 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Murray fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Murray.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Murray
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 7 |
| SR-154 | 6 |
| SR-68 | 5 |
| I-215 | 4 |
| SR-85 | 4 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| 1730 South | 1 |
| 2100 S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Murray) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 62 |
| I-15, At - | 28 |
| I-215 | 25 |
| I-215, At - | 9 |
| S State St | 4 |
| S Commerce Dr | 4 |
| I-15 Southbound, At - | 3 |
| I-15 (Northbound), At Mp 302 | 3 |
Murray at a glance
| Population | 50,817 |
| Land area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4,133 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84107) | $72,108 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84107) | $459,588 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Murray 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 | 35 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | -6% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 34 | +2% | 5.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | -49% | 8.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Murray
How many truck accidents are there in Murray?
310 truck crashes have been reported in Murray since 2015, with 4 deaths and 166 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Murray?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Murray: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Murray?
The worst month is August: 10.0% of truck crashes in Murray happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Murray?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Murray since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Murray compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Murray has 59.0 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Murray?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.