Tensed, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tensed: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tensed and Benewah County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benewah County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Idaho, Benewah County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher 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.
With 21 truck crashes reported in Tensed since 2015, this page uses Benewah County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tensed since 2015: US-95 (3) and SR-274 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Tensed fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Benewah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 3 |
| SR-274 | 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 |
Tensed at a glance
| Population | 96 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 513 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83870) | $51,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83870) | $503,470 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tensed
How common are truck crashes in Tensed?
Benewah County has had 103 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tensed?
Truck crashes in Benewah County peak in January, with 17.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tensed?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Benewah County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tensed compare with Idaho?
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 Tensed?
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.