ZIP 84739 (Joseph, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84739: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sevier 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
0 of 292 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sevier County compares with Utah
Sevier County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sevier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sevier County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 23.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 39.1% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Utah, Sevier County is lower on injuries per crash, 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.
Sevier County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.5% for Utah.
Overview
Sevier County has recorded 292 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Utah.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 84739 since 2015: I-70 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sevier County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84739 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 11.7% 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
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 Sevier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sevier County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 99 |
| I-70, At | 7 |
| I-70, At - | 6 |
| SR-89 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 5 |
| SR-118 | 4 |
| I-70, At - 10 Feet N Of I-70 | 3 |
| I-70, At - 13 Feet N Of I-70 | 3 |
ZIP 84739 at a glance
| Population | 592 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,313 |
| Median home value | $274,701 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sevier 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 | 20 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 25 | +28% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | -10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 24 | +8% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84739
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 84739?
Sevier County has had 292 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 84739?
The worst month is May: 11.6% of truck crashes in Sevier County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 84739?
Since 2015, Sevier County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 84739 compare with Utah for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sevier County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 84739?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.