ZIP 84511 (Blanding, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84511: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Juan 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
1 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How San Juan County compares with Utah
San Juan County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Juan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Juan County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.1 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.9% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
San Juan County has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in San Juan County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Juan County. They injured 82 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 84511 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Utah: 1.5%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 84511 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Juan County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in San Juan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Juan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-191 | 39 |
| SR-491 | 11 |
| SR-163 | 5 |
| SR-95 | 3 |
| Sr-191, At - 12 Feet P Of Sr-191 | 3 |
| Sr-191, At Mp 114 | 3 |
| Sr191 At Mm84 | 3 |
| E Center Street 450 | 2 |
ZIP 84511 at a glance
| Population | 4,382 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,218 |
| Median home value | $328,697 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Juan 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +19% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | +5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | -1% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84511
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 84511?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Juan County (82 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 84511?
The worst month is January: 16.6% of truck crashes in San Juan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 84511?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Juan County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 84511 compared with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, San Juan County has 102.1 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 84511?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.