ZIP 84770 (Saint George, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84770: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 569 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Utah
Washington County against Utah and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Utah | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.7 | 35.6 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 15.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 43.0% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Utah for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Washington County at a glance: 1.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.0% across Utah.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 569 truck crashes since 2015, with 260 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 43.0% across Utah.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Utah.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 84770 is SR-18, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Pioneer Rd (1), Red Cliffs Dr (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.5% across Utah.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84770 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-18 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 2 |
| Pioneer Rd | 1 |
| Red Cliffs Dr | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| Washington Field | 1 |
| Washington Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 120 |
| I-15, At - | 34 |
| East | 9 |
| SR-9 | 9 |
| South | 9 |
| River Road | 7 |
| SR-18 | 6 |
| Brigham Rd | 5 |
ZIP 84770 at a glance
| Population | 48,397 |
| Density | 259 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,024 |
| Median home value | $454,035 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 32 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 50 | +60% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 52 | +4% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 42 | -20% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84770
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 84770?
Washington County has had 569 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 260 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 84770?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 84770: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 84770?
June has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 84770?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 84770 compared with Utah?
The yearly rate is 23.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 84770?
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.