ZIP 84521 (Elmo, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84521: 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
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 sits below Utah on 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 injuries per crash.
The headline for Emery County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.5% for Utah.
Overview
Emery County has recorded 282 truck crashes since 2015, with 168 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84521 since 2015 were spread across roads: Ridge Rd (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Emery County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84521 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Emery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
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 84521 at a glance
| Population | 629 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,583 |
| Median home value | $235,546 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 84521
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 84521?
Since 2015, 282 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Emery County (168 injured, 23 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 84521?
July has the most truck crashes in Emery County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 84521?
Since 2015, Emery County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 84521 compare with Utah for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 235.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Emery County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 84521?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.