West Haven, UT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Haven: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Haven 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 |
Compared with Utah, Weber County is lower 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 West Haven: 2.2× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Haven: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.8 in 2020–24.
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.
With 110 truck crashes reported in West Haven since 2015, this page uses Weber County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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
I-15 leads within 10 miles of West Haven with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-39 (4), SR-126 (3) 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 West Haven fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Weber County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 12 |
| SR-39 | 4 |
| SR-126 | 3 |
| SR-204 | 2 |
| 4400 W | 1 |
| 5900 W | 1 |
| Lincoln Avew | 1 |
| Pleasant View Dr | 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 |
West Haven at a glance
| Population | 24,617 |
| Land area | 10.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,283 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 84401) | $80,758 |
| Median home value (ZIP 84401) | $438,188 |
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 West Haven
How many truck crashes happen in West Haven?
Weber County has had 894 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 404 people and killing 39.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Haven?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Haven: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Haven?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Weber County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Haven?
Since 2015, Weber County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does West Haven compare with Utah for truck crashes?
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 West Haven?
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.