ZIP 84780 (Washington, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84780: 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 |
Compared with Utah, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Washington County: 1.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Utah: 9.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 260 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.0% for Utah.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
1.3% 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 84780 since 2015: Pioneer Rd (1), Red Cliffs Dr (1), SR-18 (1), SR-7 (1) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.5% in Utah.
Route planning tips for ZIP 84780 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| Pioneer Rd | 1 |
| Red Cliffs Dr | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 84780 at a glance
| Population | 32,366 |
| Density | 202 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,963 |
| Median home value | $570,771 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 84780
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 84780?
569 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 260 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 84780?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in June, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 84780?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 84780 compare with Utah for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 23.7 truck crashes a year; Utah has 35.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 84780?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.