ZIP 84062 (Pleasant Grove, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84062: 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 |
Compared with Utah, Utah County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 84062: I-15 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84062 since 2015.
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
January has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 84062 is I-15, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-89 (2), 4800 North (1) and SR-145 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Utah: 1.5%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84062 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Utah.
- 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 7 |
| US-89 | 2 |
| 4800 North | 1 |
| SR-145 | 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 84062 at a glance
| Population | 47,813 |
| Density | 364 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,649 |
| Median home value | $535,878 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 84062
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 84062?
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 84062?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84062 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 84062?
January has the most truck crashes in Utah County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 84062?
Since 2015, Utah County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 84062 compare with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Utah County has 24.1 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 84062?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.