ZIP 84653 (Salem, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84653: 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 |
Compared with Utah, Utah County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 84653 at a glance: US-6 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84653: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,074 crashes involving commercial trucks in Utah County since 2015: 967 people were injured and 61 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 84653 is US-6, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-15 (5), 1467 S Woodland Hills Dr; S 9 (1) and Canyon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84653 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Utah County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Utah County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Utah.
- 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Utah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 10 |
| I-15 | 5 |
| 1467 S Woodland Hills Dr; S 9 | 1 |
| Canyon Rd | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| US-89 | 1 |
| Us-Highway 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 84653 at a glance
| Population | 13,051 |
| Density | 314 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,454 |
| Median home value | $610,169 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84653
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 84653?
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 84653?
US-6 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 84653 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 84653?
Truck crashes in Utah County peak in January, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 84653?
Since 2015, Utah County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 84653 compared with Utah?
Utah County records 24.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 35.6 across Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 84653?
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.