Liberty, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty and Weber County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Weber County numbers.
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 |
Weber County sits below Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Liberty: I-15 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015.
Overview
Weber County has recorded 894 truck crashes since 2015, with 404 people injured and 39 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Liberty since 2015; patterns below come from Weber County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
5.7% 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 Liberty is I-15, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-39 (3), SR-126 (2) and SR-158 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for Liberty fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Weber County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 7 |
| SR-39 | 3 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| SR-158 | 2 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| Lincoln Avew | 1 |
| Pleasant View Dr | 1 |
| SR-167 | 1 |
| SR-235 | 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 |
Liberty at a glance
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84310) | $130,208 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84310) | $884,772 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty
How many truck accidents are there in Liberty?
Since 2015, 894 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Weber County (404 injured, 39 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Liberty?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Liberty?
October has the most truck crashes in Weber County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Liberty?
Since 2015, Weber County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Liberty compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Weber County has 27.8 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Liberty?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.