Meridian, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meridian: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
5 of 273 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meridian compares with Idaho
Meridian against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meridian stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meridian | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Meridian sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Meridian: I-84 most fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Meridian: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Meridian has recorded 273 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Meridian is I-84, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-55 (4), US-20 (3) and Robinson Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Meridian fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meridian.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Meridian
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 10 |
| SR-55 | 4 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| Robinson Rd | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| 11th North Ave | 1 |
| 12th Ave | 1 |
| 12th South Ave | 1 |
| 16th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meridian) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 99 |
| Eagle | 15 |
| Franklin Rd | 13 |
| Eagle Rd | 12 |
| Chinden | 9 |
| Franklin | 8 |
| Chinden Blvd | 8 |
| Ten Mile Rd | 7 |
Meridian at a glance
| Population | 139,740 |
| Land area | 37.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,764 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meridian 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 | 10 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 23 | +120% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | -6% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 22 | +3% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meridian
How many truck crashes happen in Meridian?
273 truck crashes have been reported in Meridian since 2015, with 8 deaths and 138 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Meridian?
I-84 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Meridian since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Meridian?
Truck crashes in Meridian peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Meridian?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Meridian since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Meridian compared with Idaho?
Meridian records 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Meridian?
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.