Heber, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Heber: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Heber and Wasatch County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wasatch County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Utah, Wasatch County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Wasatch County: 10.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Utah.
Overview
Police reported 275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wasatch County since 2015: 134 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Heber had 142 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wasatch County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-40 leads within 10 miles of Heber with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-189 (2), SR-40 (2) and US-189 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for Heber fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Wasatch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 6 |
| SR-189 | 2 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| US-189 | 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 |
Heber at a glance
| Population | 19,042 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 789 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84049) | $151,343 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84049) | $889,517 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Heber
How many truck accidents are there in Heber?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wasatch County (134 injured, 31 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Heber?
NHTSA data shows US-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Heber since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Heber?
Truck crashes in Wasatch County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Heber?
Since 2015, Wasatch County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Heber 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 Heber?
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.