West Valley City, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Valley City: 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 361 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Valley City compares with Utah
West Valley City against Utah and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Valley City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | West Valley City | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.1 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Utah, West Valley City is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Utah on garbage-truck share.
The headline for West Valley City: I-15 most fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of West Valley City: 9 since 2015.
Overview
West Valley City has recorded 361 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of West Valley City is I-15, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-154 (6), SR-68 (6) and SR-85 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for West Valley City fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
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 Valley City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 9 |
| SR-154 | 6 |
| SR-68 | 6 |
| SR-85 | 6 |
| I-215 | 5 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-201 | 3 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
| 1730 South | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Valley City) |
|---|---|
| SR-201 | 36 |
| West | 15 |
| I-215 | 13 |
| S Mountain View Nb Hwy | 11 |
| Bangerter Hwy | 10 |
| South | 10 |
| Sr-201, At - | 8 |
| S Mountain View Sb Hwy | 8 |
West Valley City at a glance
| Population | 138,144 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,856 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84120) | $94,306 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84120) | $412,993 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in West Valley City 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 | 46 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 38 | -16% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 35 | -9% | 5.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | -26% | 8.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Valley City
How many truck accidents are there in West Valley City?
West Valley City has had 361 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Valley City?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of West Valley City: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Valley City?
Truck crashes in West Valley City peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Valley City?
Since 2015, West Valley City has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does West Valley City compare with Utah for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in West Valley City, vs 35.6 for Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Valley City?
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.