Sun Valley, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sun Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sun Valley 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Blaine County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Blaine County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Blaine County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Sun Valley 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Sun Valley since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Sun Valley fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blaine County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Blaine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Sun Valley at a glance
| Population | 1,771 |
| Land area | 9.6 sq mi |
| Density | 185 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83353) | $126,645 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83353) | $1,210,739 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sun Valley
How common are truck crashes in Sun Valley?
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Blaine County (51 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sun Valley?
August has the most truck crashes in Blaine County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sun Valley?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blaine County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sun Valley compare with Idaho?
Blaine County records 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sun Valley?
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.