Oljato-Monument Valley, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oljato-Monument Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oljato-Monument Valley and San Juan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Juan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How San Juan County compares with Utah
San Juan County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Juan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Juan County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.1 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
San Juan County has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in San Juan County: January worst month: 16.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
San Juan County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Oljato-Monument Valley since 2015, this page uses San Juan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Oljato-Monument Valley.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Oljato-Monument Valley fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in San Juan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Juan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-191 | 39 |
| SR-491 | 11 |
| SR-163 | 5 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| Sr-191, At - 12 Feet P Of Sr-191 | 3 |
| Sr-191, At Mp 114 | 3 |
| Sr191 At Mm84 | 3 |
| E Center Street 450 | 2 |
Oljato-Monument Valley at a glance
| Land area | 29.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84536) | $35,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Juan 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +19% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | +5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -1% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oljato-Monument Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Oljato-Monument Valley?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Juan County (82 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Oljato-Monument Valley?
January has the most truck crashes in San Juan County, 16.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oljato-Monument Valley?
Since 2015, San Juan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oljato-Monument Valley compared with Utah?
San Juan County records 102.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oljato-Monument Valley?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.