Firth, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Firth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Firth and Bingham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bingham County numbers.
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 has lower values than Idaho for 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 14.7% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Bingham County has recorded 307 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Firth since 2015, this page uses Bingham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Firth since 2015: I-15 (3) and US-91 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Firth fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bingham County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 3 |
| 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 |
Firth at a glance
| Population | 542 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 943 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83218) | $78,472 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83218) | $282,196 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Firth
How many truck accidents are there in Firth?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bingham County (170 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Firth?
The worst month is September: 14.7% of truck crashes in Bingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Firth?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bingham County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Firth compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Bingham County has 52.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Firth?
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.