Independence, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Independence: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Independence 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 |
Wasatch County sits below Utah on garbage-truck share. It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Wasatch County: 10.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Utah: 3.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wasatch County. They injured 134 people and killed 31.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Independence had 4 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
July has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Independence since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-189 (2), SR-40 (2), US-189 (2) and US-40 (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 Independence fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 14.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-189 | 2 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| US-189 | 2 |
| US-40 | 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 |
Independence at a glance
| Population | 108 |
| Land area | 30.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84082) | $126,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84082) | $583,519 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Independence
How many truck crashes happen in Independence?
Wasatch County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 31.
When do most truck crashes happen in Independence?
Truck crashes in Wasatch County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Independence?
Since 2015, Wasatch County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Independence compared with Utah?
The yearly rate is 62.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wasatch County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Independence?
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.