Chubbuck, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chubbuck: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chubbuck and Bannock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bannock County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bannock County compares with Idaho
Bannock County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bannock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bannock County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Bannock County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Idaho on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Bannock County: January 16.0% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Bannock County has recorded 307 truck crashes since 2015, with 147 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 65 truck crashes were reported in Chubbuck since 2015; patterns below come from Bannock County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 52.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Chubbuck is I-15, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-86 (3), Arbon Valley Hwy (1) and Reservation Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Chubbuck fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 21.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Bannock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 4 |
| I-86 | 3 |
| Arbon Valley Hwy | 1 |
| Reservation Rd | 1 |
| Ross Fork Rd | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bannock County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 158 |
| US-30 | 27 |
| I-86 | 15 |
| US-91 | 11 |
| 5Th Ave | 5 |
| Yellowstone | 5 |
| 4Th Ave | 4 |
| Arthur | 4 |
Chubbuck at a glance
| Population | 16,577 |
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,355 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bannock 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 | 29 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 26 | -11% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | -6% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chubbuck
How many truck accidents are there in Chubbuck?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bannock County (147 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Chubbuck?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chubbuck: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chubbuck?
The worst month is January: 16.0% of truck crashes in Bannock County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chubbuck?
Since 2015, Bannock County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Chubbuck compared with Idaho?
Bannock County records 29.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chubbuck?
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.