Orem, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orem: 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
5 of 221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orem compares with Utah
Orem against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orem stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orem | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.3 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 86% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Orem sits below Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Utah on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Orem at a glance: 0.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Utah.
Overview
Since 2015, 221 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orem. They injured 80 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads within 10 miles of Orem with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-89 (2), 4800 North (1) and SR-145 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Orem fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Utah; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 10.2% 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 Orem
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 9 |
| US-89 | 2 |
| 4800 North | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| US-189 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orem) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 65 |
| I-15, At - | 22 |
| North | 7 |
| University Parkway | 5 |
| I-15 (Northbound), At - | 5 |
| I-15 (Southbound), At - | 5 |
| N Geneva Rd | 4 |
| W 1600 North St | 3 |
Orem at a glance
| Population | 96,646 |
| Land area | 18.6 sq mi |
| Density | 5,191 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84057) | $82,780 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84057) | $436,741 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orem 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 | 20 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | -0% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 27 | +32% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -48% | 5.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 Orem
How common are truck crashes in Orem?
Since 2015, 221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orem (80 injured, 1 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Orem?
I-15 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Orem since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Orem?
Truck crashes in Orem peak in April, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Orem?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Orem since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Orem compare with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Orem has 20.3 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Orem?
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.