ZIP 84649 (Oak City, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84649: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Millard 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 431 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Millard County compares with Utah
Millard County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Millard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Millard County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 275.3 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 7.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Millard County sits below Utah on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Millard County: 1 in 417 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.2%, vs 1.5% in Utah.
Overview
Police reported 431 crashes involving commercial trucks in Millard County since 2015: 192 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.0% in Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 16.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 84649 happened on US-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84649 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Millard County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.3% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Millard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Millard County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 157 |
| I-70 | 10 |
| SR-50 | 10 |
| I-15, At - | 8 |
| I-15, At - 1 Feet - Of I-15 | 8 |
| I-15, At - 2 Feet - Of I-15 | 8 |
| I-15, At - 1 Feet P Of I-15 | 7 |
| I-15, At - 4 Feet P Of I-15 | 6 |
ZIP 84649 at a glance
| Population | 854 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,479 |
| Median home value | $233,883 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Millard 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 | 22 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +27% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | +22% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 36 | +6% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84649
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 84649?
Millard County has had 431 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 192 people and killing 19.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 84649?
December has the most truck crashes in Millard County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 84649?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Millard County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 84649 compare with Utah?
Millard County records 275.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 84649?
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.