ZIP 84305 (Clarkston, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84305: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cache 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 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cache County compares with Utah
Cache County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cache County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cache County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.2 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 15.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Cache County has lower values than Utah for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Cache County: 15.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Utah.
Overview
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cache County. They injured 157 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 84305 since 2015: I-15 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 84305 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cache County.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Utah; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 15.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Utah), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2021 and 2022 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cache County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cache County) |
|---|---|
| SR-89 | 13 |
| SR-30 | 12 |
| Us-89/91, At - | 7 |
| Sr-89/91 | 7 |
| SR-91 | 7 |
| SR-23 | 6 |
| N Main St | 5 |
| Us 89/91 | 5 |
ZIP 84305 at a glance
| Population | 667 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,583 |
| Median home value | $339,883 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cache 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 | 29 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +22% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 28 | -20% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | -23% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84305
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 84305?
307 truck crashes have been reported in Cache County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 157 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 84305?
The worst month is August: 11.4% of truck crashes in Cache County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 84305?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cache County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 84305 compare with Utah?
The yearly rate is 19.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cache County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 84305?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021 and 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.