Adams County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams County: 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
0 of 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Idaho
Adams County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Adams County sits below Idaho on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Adams County: February worst month: 20.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Adams County is US-95, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-55 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Adams County.
Route planning tips for Adams County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 43 |
| Sh 55 | 5 |
| Airport | 1 |
| Cemetery | 1 |
Adams County at a glance
| Population | 4,998 |
| Land area | 1,362.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,498 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -14% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | -41% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 4 | +11% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Adams County
ZIP codes in Adams County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Adams County
How common are truck crashes in Adams County?
50 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 22 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Adams County?
US-95 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Adams County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Adams County?
February has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Adams County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Adams County compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 89.1 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Adams County?
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.