ZIP 84083 (Wendover, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84083: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tooele 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
8 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tooele County compares with Utah
Tooele County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tooele County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tooele County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.7 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Tooele County sits below Utah on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Tooele County: 5.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.6 across Utah.
Overview
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tooele County. They injured 360 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84083 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 84083 fleets
- Build extra time into April 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 Tooele County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tooele County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 162 |
| SR-36 | 27 |
| I-80, At - | 12 |
| Sr. 36 | 7 |
| N Main St | 7 |
| I-80, At - 3 Feet - Of I-80 | 6 |
| I-80 At Mm 81 | 5 |
| I-80, At | 5 |
ZIP 84083 at a glance
| Population | 1,261 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,173 |
| Home ownership | 25% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tooele 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 | 27 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +29% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 48 | +41% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 55 | +14% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84083
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 84083?
Tooele County has had 620 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 360 people and killing 36.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 84083?
The worst month is April: 10.3% of truck crashes in Tooele County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 84083?
Since 2015, Tooele County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 84083 compare with Utah?
The yearly rate is 62.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tooele County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 84083?
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.