Robie Creek, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Robie Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Robie Creek 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. It runs above Idaho on garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Robie Creek had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ada County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Robie Creek since 2015: SR-21 (1) and Warm Springs Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.1 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Robie Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 1 |
| Warm Springs Ave | 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 |
Robie Creek at a glance
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83712) | $105,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83712) | $857,437 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Robie Creek
How many truck accidents are there in Robie Creek?
Since 2015, 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ada County (480 injured, 42 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Robie Creek?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Ada County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Robie Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Ada County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Robie Creek compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 16.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ada County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Robie Creek?
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.