ZIP 84719 (Brian Head, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84719: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iron 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
9 of 517 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Iron County compares with Utah
Iron County against Utah and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Iron County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 43.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Utah, Iron County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Iron County: 22.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 15.8% across Utah.
Overview
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iron County. They injured 237 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
12.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 84719.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84719 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.5% of truck crashes here, more than Utah; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Iron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iron County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 142 |
| SR-20 | 29 |
| I-15, At - | 24 |
| SR-56 | 14 |
| SR-130 | 11 |
| Airport Rd | 4 |
| I 15, At - | 4 |
| I-15 Mm 63 | 3 |
ZIP 84719 at a glance
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,125 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iron 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 | 29 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 34 | +16% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 45 | +31% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 43 | -4% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84719
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 84719?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Iron County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 237 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 84719?
Truck crashes in Iron County peak in February, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 84719?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iron County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 84719 compare with Utah for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Iron County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 84719?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.