Lindon, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lindon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lindon and Utah County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Utah County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Utah County compares with Utah
Utah County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Utah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Utah County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.1 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Utah County sits below Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Utah on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lindon at a glance: I-15 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lindon: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Utah County has recorded 2,074 truck crashes since 2015, with 967 people injured and 61 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 124 truck crashes were reported in Lindon since 2015; patterns below come from Utah County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lindon is I-15, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-89 (2), 1200 West (1) and 4800 North (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lindon fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Utah; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 10.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Utah), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Utah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 8 |
| US-89 | 2 |
| 1200 West | 1 |
| 4800 North | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-189 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Utah County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 459 |
| I-15, At - | 148 |
| SR-6 | 68 |
| US-6 | 39 |
| I-15 (Southbound), At - | 36 |
| I-15 Northbound, At - | 32 |
| I-15 (Northbound), At - | 29 |
| I-15 Southbound, At - | 25 |
Lindon at a glance
| Population | 12,018 |
| Land area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,439 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84042) | $121,275 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84042) | $678,104 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Utah 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 | 132 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 159 | +21% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 195 | +22% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 147 | -25% | 5.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 132 a year in the 1990s and 147 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lindon
How common are truck crashes in Lindon?
Utah County has had 2,074 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 967 people and killing 61.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lindon?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lindon: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lindon?
January has the most truck crashes in Utah County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lindon?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Utah County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Lindon compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Utah County records 24.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lindon?
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.