ZIP 84045 (Saratoga Springs, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84045: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 84045: I-15 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 84045.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,074 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Utah County. They injured 967 people and killed 61.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 84045 is I-15, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-73 (3), SR-68 (2) and SR-92 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84045 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Utah.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.1% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Utah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 4 |
| SR-73 | 3 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| 1200 West | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| US-89 | 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 84045 at a glance
| Population | 45,429 |
| Density | 338 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $130,331 |
| Median home value | $613,214 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 132 to 147. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84045
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 84045?
Utah County has had 2,074 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 967 people and killing 61.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 84045?
I-15 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 84045 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 84045?
The worst month is January: 9.7% of truck crashes in Utah County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 84045?
Since 2015, Utah County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 84045 compare with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Utah County has 24.1 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 84045?
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.