Saratoga Springs, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saratoga Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saratoga Springs 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 has lower values than Utah for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Saratoga Springs: I-15 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Saratoga Springs: 7 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 74 truck crashes were reported in Saratoga Springs 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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Saratoga Springs is I-15, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-92 (3), SR-68 (2) and SR-73 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Saratoga Springs 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.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Utah.
- 10.1% 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
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 Utah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 7 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| US-89 | 2 |
| 1200 West | 1 |
| Bangerter Pkwy | 1 |
| Pony Express Rd | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 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 |
Saratoga Springs at a glance
| Population | 57,411 |
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,460 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84045) | $130,331 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84045) | $613,214 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 132 to 147. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Saratoga Springs
How common are truck crashes in Saratoga Springs?
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 Saratoga Springs?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Saratoga Springs: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Saratoga Springs?
January has the most truck crashes in Utah County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Saratoga Springs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in Utah County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Saratoga Springs compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Utah County has 24.1 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Saratoga Springs?
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.