South Jordan, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Jordan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Jordan and Salt Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Salt Lake County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Salt Lake County compares with Utah
Salt Lake County against Utah and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Salt Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 35.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Utah, Salt Lake County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for South Jordan: I-15 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of South Jordan since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 4,376 crashes involving commercial trucks in Salt Lake County since 2015: 1,905 people were injured and 88 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 81 truck crashes reported in South Jordan since 2015, this page uses Salt Lake County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-85 (5), I-215 (4) and SR-154 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
89 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Utah: 1.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for South Jordan fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Salt Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 7 |
| SR-85 | 5 |
| I-215 | 4 |
| SR-154 | 2 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| Bangerter Pkwy | 1 |
| Lone Peak Parkway | 1 |
| Pony Express Rd | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Salt Lake County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 481 |
| I-15, At - | 230 |
| I-80 | 230 |
| I-80, At - | 109 |
| South | 109 |
| I-215 | 98 |
| SR-201 | 89 |
| West | 62 |
South Jordan at a glance
| Population | 86,156 |
| Land area | 25.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,344 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84095) | $126,968 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84095) | $720,074 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Salt Lake 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 | 330 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 412 | +25% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 433 | +5% | 5.2 |
| 2020s | 299 | -31% | 8.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 330 to 299. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 South Jordan
How many truck crashes happen in South Jordan?
Since 2015, 4,376 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Salt Lake County (1,905 injured, 88 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in South Jordan?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Jordan since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Jordan?
The worst month is August: 10.0% of truck crashes in Salt Lake County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Jordan?
Since 2015, Salt Lake County has reported 89 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does South Jordan compare with Utah for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Salt Lake County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Jordan?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.