South Weber, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Weber: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Weber 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
South Weber at a glance: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of South Weber: 1.2 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
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.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in South Weber 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-39 (4), SR-204 (2) and 5900 W (1).
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 South Weber fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 | 7 |
| SR-39 | 4 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| 5900 W | 1 |
| Fairfield Rd | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| Lincoln Avew | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-158 | 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 Weber at a glance
| Population | 8,155 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,741 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 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Weber
How common are truck crashes in South Weber?
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 South Weber?
I-15 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Weber since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Weber?
Truck crashes in Weber County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Weber?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Weber County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does South Weber 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 South Weber?
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.