Riverdale, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riverdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riverdale 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 has lower values than Utah for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Utah on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Riverdale at a glance: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Riverdale (1.8 → 3.6).
Overview
Weber County has recorded 894 truck crashes since 2015, with 404 people injured and 39 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 89 truck crashes reported in Riverdale since 2015, this page uses Weber County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-39 (4), SR-126 (2) and SR-204 (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 Riverdale fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Weber County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 11 |
| SR-39 | 4 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| 4400 W | 1 |
| 5900 W | 1 |
| Fairfield Rd | 1 |
| Lincoln Avew | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-134 | 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 |
Riverdale at a glance
| Population | 9,184 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,996 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84405) | $84,106 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84405) | $424,000 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Riverdale
How common are truck crashes in Riverdale?
894 truck crashes have been reported in Weber County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 404 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Riverdale?
I-15 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Riverdale since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Riverdale?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Weber County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Riverdale?
Since 2015, Weber County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Riverdale compare with Utah?
The yearly rate is 27.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Weber County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Riverdale?
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.