Francis, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Francis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Francis and Summit County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Summit County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 600 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Summit County compares with Utah
Summit County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Summit County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Summit County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.1 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Summit County sits below Utah on garbage-truck share. It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Summit County at a glance: 15.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Overview
Police reported 600 crashes involving commercial trucks in Summit County since 2015: 314 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Francis since 2015; patterns below come from Summit County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
15.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Francis is US-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for Francis fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Summit County.
- Look at alternatives to US-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 15.2% 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 Summit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 6 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Summit County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 201 |
| SR-40 | 12 |
| I-80, At | 11 |
| I-80, At - 5 Feet - Of I-80 | 9 |
| SR-224 | 9 |
| SR-248 | 7 |
| I-84 | 7 |
| I-80, At - 2 Feet N Of I-80 | 7 |
Francis at a glance
| Population | 1,857 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 482 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84036) | $120,769 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84036) | $752,476 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Summit 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 | 44 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 53 | +20% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 62 | +17% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 45 | -27% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 45 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Francis
How common are truck crashes in Francis?
Summit County has had 600 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Francis?
Since 2015, US-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Francis: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Francis?
Truck crashes in Summit County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Francis?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Summit County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Francis compare with Utah?
The yearly rate is 119.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Summit County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Francis?
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.