ZIP 84516 (Clawson, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84516: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Emery 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 of 282 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Emery County compares with Utah
Emery County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emery County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 235.3 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 6.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 41.4% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Emery County has lower values than Utah for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Emery County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.5% in Utah.
Overview
Since 2015, 282 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Emery County. They injured 168 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 84516 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Emery County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84516 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Emery County.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Emery 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 (Emery County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 85 |
| SR-6 | 26 |
| SR-10 | 13 |
| I-70, At 42 Feet P Of I-70 | 5 |
| I-70, At - 14 Feet - Of I-70 | 4 |
| I-70, At - 11 Feet - Of I-70 | 3 |
| Sr-6, At - 2 Feet - Of Sr-6 | 3 |
| I-70 At Mm 110 | 2 |
ZIP 84516 at a glance
| Population | 197 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,250 |
| Median home value | $328,429 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emery 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 21 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -13% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84516
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 84516?
282 truck crashes have been reported in Emery County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 168 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 84516?
Truck crashes in Emery County peak in July, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 84516?
Since 2015, Emery County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 84516 compared with Utah?
Emery County records 235.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 84516?
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.