South Salt Lake, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Salt Lake: 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 294 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How South Salt Lake compares with Utah
South Salt Lake against Utah and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where South Salt Lake stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | South Salt Lake | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.2 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 89% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
South Salt Lake sits below Utah on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in South Salt Lake: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of South Salt Lake: 3.0 in 2016–19, 6.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 294 crashes involving commercial trucks in South Salt Lake since 2015: 119 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of South Salt Lake is I-15, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-68 (6), I-215 (5) and SR-154 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for South Salt Lake fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in South Salt Lake
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 8 |
| SR-68 | 6 |
| I-215 | 5 |
| SR-154 | 5 |
| SR-85 | 4 |
| SR-201 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| 1730 South | 1 |
| 2100 S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Salt Lake) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 63 |
| I-15, At - | 44 |
| I-80 | 18 |
| I-80, At - | 14 |
| SR-201 | 4 |
| S State St | 4 |
| I-15, At 3300 South | 3 |
| S I-15 Nb Fwy | 3 |
South Salt Lake at a glance
| Population | 26,561 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,827 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84115) | $65,548 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84115) | $433,524 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in South Salt Lake 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 | 14 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 18 | +24% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 27 | +51% | 5.2 |
| 2020s | 25 | -7% | 8.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Salt Lake
How many truck accidents are there in South Salt Lake?
Since 2015, 294 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in South Salt Lake (119 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Salt Lake?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Salt Lake since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Salt Lake?
September has the most truck crashes in South Salt Lake, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South Salt Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in South Salt Lake since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in South Salt Lake compared with Utah?
South Salt Lake records 104.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Salt Lake?
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.