Henefer, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henefer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henefer 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 has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share. It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Summit County: 15.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Overview
Summit County has recorded 600 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Henefer since 2015, this page uses Summit County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henefer since 2015 were spread across roads: I-80 (2), I-84 (2) and West Hoytsville Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for Henefer fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Summit County.
- 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 2 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| West Hoytsville Road | 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 |
Henefer at a glance
| Population | 817 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 331 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84033) | $94,038 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henefer
How many truck accidents are there in Henefer?
Summit County has had 600 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 23.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Henefer?
January has the most truck crashes in Summit County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Henefer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Summit County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Henefer compare with Utah?
Summit County records 119.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Henefer?
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.