Uintah, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Uintah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Uintah 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Uintah: I-15 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Uintah since 2015.
Overview
Weber County has recorded 894 truck crashes since 2015, with 404 people injured and 39 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 33 truck crashes reported in Uintah since 2015, this page uses Weber County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads within 10 miles of Uintah with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-39 (4), SR-204 (2) and Fairfield Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for Uintah fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 | 4 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| Fairfield Rd | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| Lincoln Avew | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-158 | 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 |
Uintah at a glance
| Population | 1,403 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,116 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 Uintah
How many truck accidents are there in Uintah?
Weber County has had 894 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 404 people and killing 39.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Uintah?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Uintah since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Uintah?
Truck crashes in Weber County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Uintah?
Since 2015, Weber County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Uintah 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 Uintah?
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.