Joseph, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Joseph: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Joseph 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.5% in Utah.
Overview
Sevier County has recorded 292 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Only 22 truck crashes were reported in Joseph 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%).
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.
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 Joseph since 2015: I-70 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sevier County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Joseph fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sevier County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
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 |
Joseph at a glance
| Population | 306 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 352 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84739) | $85,313 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84739) | $274,701 |
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 Joseph
How common are truck crashes in Joseph?
Since 2015, 292 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sevier County (115 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Joseph?
May has the most truck crashes in Sevier County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Joseph?
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 Joseph compare 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 Joseph?
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.