West Jordan, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Jordan: 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
13 of 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Jordan compares with Utah
West Jordan against Utah and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Jordan stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | West Jordan | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.5 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 86% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Utah, West Jordan is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in West Jordan: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.7%, against 1.5% for Utah.
Overview
Police reported 239 crashes involving commercial trucks in West Jordan since 2015: 121 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 4.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-154 (6), SR-68 (6) and SR-85 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 5.4%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for West Jordan fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 West Jordan
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 10 |
| SR-154 | 6 |
| SR-68 | 6 |
| SR-85 | 6 |
| I-215 | 5 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-201 | 3 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Jordan) |
|---|---|
| South | 48 |
| Redwood Road | 13 |
| West | 10 |
| S Mountain View Nb Hwy | 10 |
| S Redwood Rd | 9 |
| Mountain View Corridor | 7 |
| Bangerter Highway | 6 |
| S Mountain View Sb Hwy | 5 |
West Jordan at a glance
| Population | 116,688 |
| Land area | 32.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3,581 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84081) | $119,970 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84081) | $546,387 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in West Jordan 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 | 16 | +17% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | +29% | 5.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | -27% | 8.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.2 a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Jordan
How common are truck crashes in West Jordan?
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in West Jordan (121 injured, 2 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Jordan?
I-15 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of West Jordan since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Jordan?
Truck crashes in West Jordan peak in July, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Jordan?
Since 2015, West Jordan has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Jordan compare with Utah?
The yearly rate is 18.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in West Jordan, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West 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.