Spanish Fork, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spanish Fork: 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
7 of 261 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Spanish Fork compares with Utah
Spanish Fork against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spanish Fork stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spanish Fork | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.6% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.4% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Utah, Spanish Fork is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Spanish Fork: 1 in 35 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.5% in Utah.
Overview
Police reported 261 crashes involving commercial trucks in Spanish Fork since 2015: 143 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spanish Fork since 2015 were spread across roads: I-15 (7), US-6 (7), 1467 S Woodland Hills Dr; S 9 (1), Canyon Rd (1) and Hobble Creek Canyon (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for Spanish Fork fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 15.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Utah), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Spanish Fork
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 7 |
| US-6 | 7 |
| 1467 S Woodland Hills Dr; S 9 | 1 |
| Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Hobble Creek Canyon | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| US-89 | 1 |
| Us-Highway 6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spanish Fork) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 35 |
| SR-6 | 34 |
| US-6 | 30 |
| I-15, At - | 9 |
| Us 6 Hwy | 7 |
| Main Street | 5 |
| Sr-6, At - 7 Feet - Of Sr-6 | 3 |
| North | 3 |
Spanish Fork at a glance
| Population | 47,809 |
| Land area | 17.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,690 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84664) | $132,601 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84664) | $747,554 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spanish Fork 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 | 21 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +41% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 27 | -9% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 19 | -29% | 5.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spanish Fork
How many truck crashes happen in Spanish Fork?
Spanish Fork has had 261 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Spanish Fork?
January has the most truck crashes in Spanish Fork, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Spanish Fork?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Spanish Fork since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Spanish Fork compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Spanish Fork has 46.8 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Spanish Fork?
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.