ZIP 84327 (Newton, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84327: 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 sits below Utah on 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Overview
Cache County has recorded 307 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.8% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 84327 is US-91, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-30 (2), I-15 (1) and SR-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84327 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cache County.
- Check whether your routes use US-91, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.9% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-91 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| I-15 | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-252 | 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 84327 at a glance
| Population | 921 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,024 |
| Median home value | $389,729 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84327
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 84327?
Cache County has had 307 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 84327?
Since 2015, US-91 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84327: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 84327?
The worst month is August: 11.4% of truck crashes in Cache County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 84327?
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 84327 compare with Utah?
Cache County records 19.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 84327?
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 2021 and 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.