ZIP 84602 (Provo, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84602: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Utah 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
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Utah County compares with Utah
Utah County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Utah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Utah County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.1 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Utah County sits below Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Utah on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 84602: I-15 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 84602.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,074 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Utah County. They injured 967 people and killed 61.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 84602 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-89 (2), 4800 North (1) and Canyon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84602 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; adjust start times where you can.
- With 10.1% 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
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 Utah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 8 |
| US-89 | 2 |
| 4800 North | 1 |
| Canyon Rd | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| US-189 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Utah County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 459 |
| I-15, At - | 148 |
| SR-6 | 68 |
| US-6 | 39 |
| I-15 (Southbound), At - | 36 |
| I-15 Northbound, At - | 32 |
| I-15 (Northbound), At - | 29 |
| I-15 Southbound, At - | 25 |
ZIP 84602 at a glance
| Population | 2,340 |
| Density | 5,143 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Utah 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 | 132 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 159 | +21% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 195 | +22% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 147 | -25% | 5.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 132 to 147. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84602
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 84602?
2,074 truck crashes have been reported in Utah County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 967 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 84602?
I-15 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 84602 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 84602?
Truck crashes in Utah County peak in January, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 84602?
Since 2015, Utah County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 84602 compare with Utah for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Utah County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 84602?
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.