Wasatch County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wasatch 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
4 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wasatch County compares with Utah
Wasatch County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wasatch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wasatch County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.9 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Wasatch County has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Wasatch County at a glance: 10.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Utah.
Overview
Wasatch County has recorded 275 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
US-40 leads in Wasatch County with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-40 (4), US-189 (3) and SR-189 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for Wasatch County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.5% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wasatch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wasatch County) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 13 |
| SR-40 | 4 |
| US-189 | 3 |
| SR-189 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wasatch County) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 69 |
| SR-189 | 16 |
| S Main St | 12 |
| SR-6 | 10 |
| Main Street | 4 |
| E Center St | 3 |
| Sr-40, At - 10 Feet P Of Sr-40 | 3 |
| Sr-40, At - 19 Feet - Of Sr-40 | 3 |
Wasatch County at a glance
| Population | 37,858 |
| Land area | 1,177.0 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $113,674 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wasatch 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 24 | +49% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 22 | -6% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wasatch County
ZIP codes in Wasatch County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wasatch County
How many truck crashes happen in Wasatch County?
275 truck crashes have been reported in Wasatch County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 134 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wasatch County?
NHTSA data shows US-40 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes in Wasatch County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wasatch County?
Truck crashes in Wasatch County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wasatch County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Wasatch County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wasatch County compare with Utah?
The yearly rate is 62.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wasatch County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wasatch County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.