ZIP 84301 (Bear River City, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Box Elder 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 of 826 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Box Elder County compares with Utah
Box Elder County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Box Elder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Box Elder County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.4 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Box Elder County has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Box Elder County: 19.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Utah.
Overview
Police reported 826 crashes involving commercial trucks in Box Elder County since 2015: 360 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.8% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 84301 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-102 (2), SR-13 (2) and 2250 North (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84301 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 19.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Box Elder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 3 |
| SR-102 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| 2250 North | 1 |
| 5200 W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Box Elder County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 193 |
| I-84 | 113 |
| SR-30 | 39 |
| I-15, At - | 25 |
| I-15, At - 1 Feet P Of I-15 | 10 |
| SR-13 | 10 |
| I-84, At - | 9 |
| Sr-89/91 | 7 |
ZIP 84301 at a glance
| Population | 889 |
| Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,583 |
| Median home value | $430,510 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Box Elder 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 | 41 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 62 | +51% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 70 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 68 | -4% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84301
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 84301?
Since 2015, 826 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Box Elder County (360 injured, 36 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 84301?
I-15 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 84301 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 84301?
Truck crashes in Box Elder County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 84301?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Box Elder County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 84301 compared with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Box Elder County has 111.4 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 84301?
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.