ZIP 84049 (Midway, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84049: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wasatch 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
4 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wasatch County compares with Utah
Wasatch County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wasatch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wasatch County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.9 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Utah, Wasatch County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Wasatch County at a glance: 10.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Utah: 3.6).
Overview
Wasatch County has recorded 275 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 31 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
14.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
US-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 84049 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-189 (3), SR-189 (2) and SR-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 84049 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wasatch County.
- Look at alternatives to US-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 14.5% 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 Wasatch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 5 |
| US-189 | 3 |
| SR-189 | 2 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wasatch County) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 69 |
| SR-189 | 16 |
| S Main St | 12 |
| SR-6 | 10 |
| Main Street | 4 |
| E Center St | 3 |
| Sr-40, At - 10 Feet P Of Sr-40 | 3 |
| Sr-40, At - 19 Feet - Of Sr-40 | 3 |
ZIP 84049 at a glance
| Population | 6,833 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $151,343 |
| Median home value | $889,517 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wasatch 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 24 | +49% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 22 | -6% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84049
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 84049?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wasatch County (134 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 84049?
Since 2015, US-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84049: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 84049?
Truck crashes in Wasatch County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 84049?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wasatch County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 84049 compare with Utah for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 62.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wasatch County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 84049?
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.