Sevier County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sevier County: 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
0 of 292 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sevier County compares with Utah
Sevier County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sevier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sevier County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 39.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Sevier County sits below Utah on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Sevier County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.5% for Utah.
Overview
Sevier County has recorded 292 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-118 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sevier County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Sevier County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sevier County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Utah), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sevier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sevier County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sevier County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 99 |
| I-70, At | 7 |
| I-70, At - | 6 |
| SR-89 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 5 |
| SR-118 | 4 |
| I-70, At - 10 Feet N Of I-70 | 3 |
| I-70, At - 13 Feet N Of I-70 | 3 |
Sevier County at a glance
| Population | 22,520 |
| Land area | 1,910.5 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,684 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sevier 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 | 20 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 25 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | -10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 24 | +8% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sevier County
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Questions fleets ask about Sevier County
How many truck accidents are there in Sevier County?
Sevier County has had 292 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sevier County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Sevier County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sevier County?
The worst month is May: 11.6% of truck crashes in Sevier County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sevier County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sevier County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sevier County compared with Utah?
The yearly rate is 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sevier County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sevier County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.