Central Valley, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central Valley and Sevier County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sevier County numbers.
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 has lower values than Utah for 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.
The headline for Sevier County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.5% in Utah.
Overview
Since 2015, 292 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sevier County. They injured 115 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Central Valley since 2015; patterns below come from Sevier County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Central Valley since 2015: I-70 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sevier County.
Route planning tips for Central Valley fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sevier County.
- 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
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 |
Central Valley at a glance
| Population | 683 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 324 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84711) | $81,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84711) | $369,130 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Central Valley
How many truck crashes happen in Central Valley?
Sevier County has had 292 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Central Valley?
Truck crashes in Sevier County peak in May, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Central Valley?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sevier County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Central Valley compare with Utah?
Sevier County records 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Central Valley?
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.