Tooele County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tooele County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tooele County compares with Utah
Tooele County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tooele County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tooele County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.7 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Tooele County has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Tooele County: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes in Tooele County: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tooele County. They injured 360 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.6%).
Road surface: 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Tooele County is I-80, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-36 (3), 975 N Main St (1) and Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for Tooele County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tooele County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tooele County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tooele County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 14 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| 975 N Main St | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| Rowley Road | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| SR-196 | 1 |
| Sheep Ln | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tooele County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 162 |
| SR-36 | 27 |
| I-80, At - | 12 |
| Sr. 36 | 7 |
| N Main St | 7 |
| I-80, At - 3 Feet - Of I-80 | 6 |
| I-80 At Mm 81 | 5 |
| I-80, At | 5 |
Tooele County at a glance
| Population | 84,488 |
| Land area | 7,040.3 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $106,356 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tooele 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 | 27 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +29% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 48 | +41% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 55 | +14% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tooele County
ZIP codes in Tooele County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tooele County
How common are truck crashes in Tooele County?
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tooele County (360 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tooele County?
I-80 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Tooele County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tooele County?
April has the most truck crashes in Tooele County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tooele County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tooele County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Tooele County compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tooele County has 62.7 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tooele County?
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.