ZIP 84721 (Cedar City, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84721: 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
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 |
Iron County sits below Utah 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.
The headline for Iron County: 22.0% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Utah: 15.8%).
Overview
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iron County since 2015: 237 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
12.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 84721 happened on SR-130 (2) and SR-56 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84721 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 12.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Utah; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
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 84721 at a glance
| Population | 30,641 |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,299 |
| Median home value | $366,447 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84721
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 84721?
Iron County has had 517 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 237 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 84721?
The worst month is February: 12.2% of truck crashes in Iron County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 84721?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iron County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 84721 compared with Utah?
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 84721?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.