Benewah County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benewah 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
2 of 103 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benewah County compares with Idaho
Benewah County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benewah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benewah County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.2% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.3% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Benewah County has lower values than Idaho for deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Benewah County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 17.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Benewah County has recorded 103 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.6%).
Road surface: 25.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-6 (2) and Fs-50 St Joe River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Benewah County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benewah County.
- Check whether your routes use US-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.3% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- 25.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Benewah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Benewah County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 3 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| Fs-50 St Joe River Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benewah County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 29 |
| Sh 3 | 22 |
| Sh 5 | 17 |
| Sh 6 | 8 |
| Fsr 50 | 3 |
| Fsr 50 Rd | 2 |
| Railroad | 2 |
| Sh 60 | 2 |
Benewah County at a glance
| Population | 10,529 |
| Land area | 776.9 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,864 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benewah 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 | 12 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | -29% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -8% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Benewah County
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Questions fleets ask about Benewah County
How many truck accidents are there in Benewah County?
Since 2015, 103 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benewah County (58 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Benewah County?
US-95 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Benewah County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Benewah County?
Truck crashes in Benewah County peak in January, with 17.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Benewah County?
Since 2015, Benewah County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Benewah County compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Benewah County records 85.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Benewah 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.