ZIP 84039 (Lapoint, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84039: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Uintah 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
1 of 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Uintah County compares with Utah
Uintah County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Uintah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Uintah County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.8 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 76% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.1% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Utah, Uintah County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Utah on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Uintah County: October worst month: 15.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 143 crashes involving commercial trucks in Uintah County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 35.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 84039 happened on US-40 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84039 fleets
- Build extra time into October 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 Uintah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Uintah County) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 21 |
| SR-191 | 9 |
| SR-121 | 5 |
| Sr-40, At - | 4 |
| SR-88 | 3 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| Sr-191, | 2 |
| Sr-191, At - 14 Feet P Of Sr-191 | 2 |
ZIP 84039 at a glance
| Population | 713 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,893 |
| Median home value | $339,604 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Uintah 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 | 14 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 29 | +116% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 22 | -24% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | -51% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84039
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 84039?
Since 2015, 143 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Uintah County (90 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 84039?
The worst month is October: 15.4% of truck crashes in Uintah County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 84039?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Uintah County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 84039 compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Uintah County records 31.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 84039?
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.