ZIP 84102 (Salt Lake City, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84102: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Salt Lake 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Salt Lake County compares with Utah
Salt Lake County against Utah and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Salt Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 35.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Salt Lake County has lower values than Utah for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Utah on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 84102: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84102: 2.8 in 2016–19, 5.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Salt Lake County has recorded 4,376 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,905 people injured and 88 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84102 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-15 (6), SR-68 (6), I-215 (5), SR-154 (4) and I-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 89 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84102 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Salt Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 6 |
| SR-68 | 6 |
| I-215 | 5 |
| SR-154 | 4 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| SR-201 | 2 |
| SR-85 | 2 |
| 1730 South | 1 |
| 2100 S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Salt Lake County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 481 |
| I-15, At - | 230 |
| I-80 | 230 |
| I-80, At - | 109 |
| South | 109 |
| I-215 | 98 |
| SR-201 | 89 |
| West | 62 |
ZIP 84102 at a glance
| Population | 18,777 |
| Density | 3,754 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,199 |
| Median home value | $548,779 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Salt Lake 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 | 330 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 412 | +25% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 433 | +5% | 5.2 |
| 2020s | 299 | -31% | 8.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 330 a year in the 1990s and 299 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 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84102
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 84102?
4,376 truck crashes have been reported in Salt Lake County since 2015, with 88 deaths and 1,905 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 84102?
Truck crashes in Salt Lake County peak in August, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 84102?
89 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Salt Lake County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 84102 compare with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Salt Lake County has 34.0 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 84102?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.