ZIP 84655 (Santaquin, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84655: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 84655: I-15 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 84655.
Overview
Utah County has recorded 2,074 truck crashes since 2015, with 967 people injured and 61 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-6 (2) and 1467 S Woodland Hills Dr; S 9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.5% in 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 84655 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Utah County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Utah County.
- 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 | 3 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| 1467 S Woodland Hills Dr; S 9 | 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 84655 at a glance
| Population | 18,278 |
| Density | 152 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,734 |
| Median home value | $469,945 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 84655
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 84655?
2,074 truck crashes have been reported in Utah County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 967 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 84655?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84655: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 84655?
The worst month is January: 9.7% of truck crashes in Utah County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 84655?
Since 2015, Utah County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 84655 compare with Utah?
Per 100,000 residents, Utah County has 24.1 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 84655?
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.