Hidden Springs, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hidden Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hidden Springs and Ada County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ada County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ada County compares with Idaho
Ada County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ada County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ada County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ada County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ada County: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (24 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Ada County has recorded 1,012 truck crashes since 2015, with 480 people injured and 42 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hidden Springs since 2015, this page uses Ada County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hidden Springs is I-84, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-55 (3), SR-44 (2) and 16th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Their busiest month is October, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.1 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hidden Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Ada County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| Executive Dr | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ada County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 309 |
| Eagle | 27 |
| Chinden | 25 |
| Sh 44 | 22 |
| Sh 16 | 22 |
| Franklin Rd | 18 |
| Franklin | 18 |
| Chinden Blvd | 16 |
Hidden Springs at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83714) | $87,651 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83714) | $505,949 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ada 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 | 28 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 93 | +235% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 76 | -18% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 82 | +9% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hidden Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Hidden Springs?
1,012 truck crashes have been reported in Ada County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 480 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hidden Springs?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hidden Springs since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hidden Springs?
Truck crashes in Ada County peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hidden Springs?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ada County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hidden Springs compared with Idaho?
Ada County records 16.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hidden Springs?
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.