Weber County, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weber 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
14 of 894 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Weber County compares with Utah
Weber County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Weber County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Weber County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.8 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Utah, Weber County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Weber County: I-15 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Weber County.
Overview
Police reported 894 crashes involving commercial trucks in Weber County since 2015: 404 people were injured and 39 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Weber County is I-15, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-39 (4), SR-126 (3) and SR-158 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for Weber County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Weber County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Weber County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 9 |
| SR-39 | 4 |
| SR-126 | 3 |
| SR-158 | 3 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| 4400 W | 1 |
| 5900 W | 1 |
| Lincoln Avew | 1 |
| Pleasant View Dr | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Weber County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 133 |
| I-15, At - | 87 |
| I-84 | 16 |
| Harrison Blvd | 9 |
| SR-89 | 9 |
| 12Th St | 8 |
| I-84, At - | 8 |
| Wall Ave | 7 |
Weber County at a glance
| Population | 276,118 |
| Land area | 611.0 sq mi |
| Density | 452 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $91,254 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Weber 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 | 69 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 98 | +41% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 82 | -16% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 62 | -25% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 69 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Weber County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Weber County
How common are truck crashes in Weber County?
894 truck crashes have been reported in Weber County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 404 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Weber County?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes in Weber County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Weber County?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Weber County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Weber County?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Weber County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Weber County compare with Utah?
The yearly rate is 27.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Weber County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Weber County?
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.