ZIP 84790 (Saint George, UT) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 84790: 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 sits below Utah on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Utah on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Washington County: 1.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.0% in Utah.
Overview
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 260 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out 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
I-15 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 84790 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Pioneer Rd (1), Red Cliffs Dr (1) and SR-18 (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 84790 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 2 |
| Pioneer Rd | 1 |
| Red Cliffs Dr | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 84790 at a glance
| Population | 55,892 |
| Density | 446 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,054 |
| Median home value | $553,976 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 84790
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 84790?
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (260 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 84790?
I-15 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 84790 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 84790?
June has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 84790?
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 84790 compared with Utah?
The yearly rate is 23.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 35.6 for Utah.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 84790?
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.