Shelley, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shelley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shelley 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 |
Compared with Idaho, Bingham County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 45 truck crashes were reported in Shelley since 2015; patterns below come from Bingham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Shelley happened on I-15 (2), US-91 (2) and US-20 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Shelley fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Bingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 2 |
| US-91 | 2 |
| US-20 | 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 |
Shelley at a glance
| Population | 5,262 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,302 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83274) | $92,669 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83274) | $373,829 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shelley
How common are truck crashes in Shelley?
307 truck crashes have been reported in Bingham County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 170 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Shelley?
September has the most truck crashes in Bingham County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shelley?
Since 2015, Bingham County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Shelley compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bingham County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Shelley?
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.