Roy, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roy 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.
The headline for Roy: 2.3× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Roy: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.4 in 2020–24.
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 84 truck crashes were reported in Roy since 2015; patterns below come from Weber County as a whole.
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.
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 within 10 miles of Roy is I-15, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. 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 Roy 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 10 |
| SR-39 | 4 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| 4400 W | 1 |
| 5900 W | 1 |
| Lincoln Avew | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-134 | 1 |
| SR-193 | 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 |
Roy at a glance
| Population | 38,719 |
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4,751 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84067) | $91,115 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84067) | $381,039 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 69 to 62. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Roy
How many truck accidents are there in Roy?
Since 2015, 894 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Weber County (404 injured, 39 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Roy?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roy since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Roy?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Weber County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Weber County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Roy compare with Utah?
Weber County records 27.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roy?
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.