Glenwood, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glenwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glenwood 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 sits below Utah on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Sevier County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Glenwood since 2015, this page uses Sevier County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 11.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Glenwood since 2015: I-70 (3) and SR-118 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sevier County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Glenwood fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Sevier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| 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 |
Glenwood at a glance
| Population | 492 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 946 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84730) | $89,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84730) | $337,765 |
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 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 Glenwood
How many truck accidents are there in Glenwood?
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 Glenwood?
The worst month is May: 11.6% of truck crashes in Sevier County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Glenwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Sevier County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Glenwood 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 Glenwood?
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.