ZIP 84029 (Grantsville, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84029: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tooele County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Tooele County compares with Utah
Tooele County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tooele County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tooele County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.7 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Tooele County has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Tooele County: 5.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.6 in Utah.
Overview
Tooele County has recorded 620 truck crashes since 2015, with 360 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84029 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84029 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tooele County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tooele County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 162 |
| SR-36 | 27 |
| I-80, At - | 12 |
| Sr. 36 | 7 |
| N Main St | 7 |
| I-80, At - 3 Feet - Of I-80 | 6 |
| I-80 At Mm 81 | 5 |
| I-80, At | 5 |
ZIP 84029 at a glance
| Population | 14,869 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,365 |
| Median home value | $484,797 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tooele 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 | 27 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +29% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 48 | +41% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 55 | +14% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84029
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 84029?
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tooele County (360 injured, 36 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 84029?
The worst month is April: 10.3% of truck crashes in Tooele County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 84029?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tooele County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 84029 compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Tooele County records 62.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 84029?
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.