Park City, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Park City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Park City 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 |
Compared with Utah, Summit County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Summit County at a glance: 15.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Utah.
Overview
Since 2015, 600 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Summit County. They injured 314 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 133 truck crashes reported in Park City 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
15.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-80 (3), SR-248 (1) and SR-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Park City 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
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 Summit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 6 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| 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 |
Park City at a glance
| Population | 8,292 |
| Land area | 22.3 sq mi |
| Density | 372 per sq mi |
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 Park City
How common are truck crashes in Park City?
Summit County has had 600 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Park City?
US-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Park City since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Park City?
January has the most truck crashes in Summit County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Park City?
Since 2015, Summit County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Park City compared with Utah?
The yearly rate is 119.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Summit County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Park City?
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.