Bloomington, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloomington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bloomington and Bear Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bear Lake County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bear Lake County compares with Idaho
Bear Lake County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bear Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bear Lake County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Bear Lake County has lower values than Idaho for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Bear Lake County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 64 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bear Lake County since 2015: 40 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 69 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bloomington since 2015, this page uses Bear Lake County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
20.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bloomington since 2015 were spread across roads: US-89 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Bear Lake County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bloomington fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bear Lake County.
- 20.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bear Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-89 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bear Lake County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 49 |
| US-89 | 7 |
| 4Th | 2 |
| 4Th St | 2 |
| 8Th | 1 |
| Canyon Estates Dr | 1 |
| Lifton | 1 |
| Sh 36 | 1 |
Bloomington at a glance
| Population | 214 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 225 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83223) | $79,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83223) | $396,878 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bear Lake 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +80% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -33% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -5% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloomington
How many truck crashes happen in Bloomington?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Bear Lake County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 40 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bloomington?
June has the most truck crashes in Bear Lake County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bloomington?
Since 2015, Bear Lake County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Bloomington compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Bear Lake County records 77.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bloomington?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.