South Ogden, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Ogden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Ogden 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.
The headline for South Ogden: 2.1× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of South Ogden per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 1.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 894 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Weber County. They injured 404 people and killed 39.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
South Ogden had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Weber County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of South Ogden is I-15, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-39 (4), SR-126 (2) and SR-204 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for South Ogden 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.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 9 |
| SR-39 | 4 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| 4400 W | 1 |
| 5900 W | 1 |
| Fairfield Rd | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| Lincoln Avew | 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 |
South Ogden at a glance
| Population | 17,749 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4,550 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. 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 South Ogden
How many truck crashes happen in South Ogden?
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 South Ogden?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Ogden: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Ogden?
October has the most truck crashes in Weber County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Ogden?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Weber County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in South Ogden compared with Utah?
The yearly rate is 27.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Weber County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Ogden?
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.