ZIP 84042 (Lindon, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84042: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Utah 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
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Utah County compares with Utah
Utah County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Utah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Utah County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.1 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Utah County has lower values than Utah for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Utah on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 84042 at a glance: I-15 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84042 since 2015.
Overview
Utah County has recorded 2,074 truck crashes since 2015, with 967 people injured and 61 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-89 (2), 1200 West (1) and 4800 North (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84042 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Utah County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Utah; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 10.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Utah), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Utah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 8 |
| US-89 | 2 |
| 1200 West | 1 |
| 4800 North | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-189 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Utah County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 459 |
| I-15, At - | 148 |
| SR-6 | 68 |
| US-6 | 39 |
| I-15 (Southbound), At - | 36 |
| I-15 Northbound, At - | 32 |
| I-15 (Northbound), At - | 29 |
| I-15 Southbound, At - | 25 |
ZIP 84042 at a glance
| Population | 11,725 |
| Density | 571 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $121,275 |
| Median home value | $678,104 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Utah 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 | 132 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 159 | +21% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 195 | +22% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 147 | -25% | 5.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 132 a year in the 1990s and 147 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84042
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 84042?
Utah County has had 2,074 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 967 people and killing 61.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 84042?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84042: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 84042?
The worst month is January: 9.7% of truck crashes in Utah County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 84042?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in Utah County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 84042 compare with Utah?
The yearly rate is 24.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Utah County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 84042?
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.