Gannett, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gannett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gannett and Blaine County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Blaine County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blaine County compares with Idaho
Blaine County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blaine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blaine County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Blaine County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Blaine County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Blaine County. They injured 51 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 50 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gannett since 2015, this page uses Blaine County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.5%).
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gannett since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-75 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Gannett fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blaine County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- 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 Blaine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blaine County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 75 | 32 |
| US-26 | 12 |
| US-20 | 9 |
| Main St | 7 |
| Main | 4 |
| US-93 | 4 |
| Gannett | 2 |
| 8Th St | 1 |
Gannett at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83313) | $74,575 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83313) | $572,399 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blaine 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +75% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 4 | -43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +112% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gannett
How common are truck crashes in Gannett?
Blaine County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gannett?
August has the most truck crashes in Blaine County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gannett?
Since 2015, Blaine County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gannett compared with Idaho?
Blaine County records 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gannett?
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.