Bingham County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bingham 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
7 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bingham County compares with Idaho
Bingham County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bingham County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Bingham County sits below Idaho on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Bingham County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 307 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bingham County since 2015: 170 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
13.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-39 (3), Rich Ln (1) and Ross Fork Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Bingham County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bingham County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; 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 Bingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 7 |
| SR-39 | 3 |
| Rich Ln | 1 |
| Ross Fork Rd | 1 |
| Sand Rd | 1 |
| US-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 141 |
| Sh 39 | 36 |
| US-26 | 26 |
| North | 19 |
| US-91 | 15 |
| South | 13 |
| West | 11 |
| East | 5 |
Bingham County at a glance
| Population | 50,889 |
| Land area | 2,093.7 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,745 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bingham 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 | 24 | +195% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | -4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 23 | -0% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bingham County
ZIP codes in Bingham County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bingham County
How many truck crashes happen in Bingham County?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bingham County (170 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bingham County?
NHTSA data shows I-15 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Bingham County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bingham County?
September has the most truck crashes in Bingham County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bingham County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Bingham County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bingham County compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Bingham County has 52.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bingham County?
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.