Midway, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Midway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Midway 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 has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Wasatch County at a glance: 10.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Utah: 3.6).
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.
Midway had 3 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%.
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
14.5% 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 Midway is US-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-189 (3), SR-189 (2) and SR-40 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Midway 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.
- With 14.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Utah), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 6 |
| US-189 | 3 |
| SR-189 | 2 |
| SR-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 |
Midway at a glance
| Population | 6,064 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Density | 983 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 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 Midway
How common are truck crashes in Midway?
Wasatch County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Midway?
NHTSA data shows US-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Midway since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Midway?
Truck crashes in Wasatch County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Midway?
Since 2015, Wasatch County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Midway 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 Midway?
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.