Dover, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dover: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dover and Bonner County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bonner County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bonner County compares with Idaho
Bonner County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bonner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bonner County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.6% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Bonner County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Dover at a glance: US-95 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Dover.
Overview
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bonner County. They injured 97 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Dover since 2015; patterns below come from Bonner County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.6% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Dover fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bonner County.
- Look at alternatives to US-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% 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
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 Bonner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 4 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bonner County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 84 |
| US-2 | 23 |
| Sh 200 | 19 |
| Sh 41 | 10 |
| Sh 57 | 3 |
| Dufort | 3 |
| Clagstone Rd | 2 |
| Dickensheet | 2 |
Dover at a glance
| Population | 1,137 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 361 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83825) | $53,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83825) | $673,917 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bonner 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 | 7 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +199% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | -24% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -9% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dover
How many truck accidents are there in Dover?
Bonner County has had 178 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dover?
NHTSA data shows US-95 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dover since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dover?
January has the most truck crashes in Bonner County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dover?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bonner County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Dover compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Bonner County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dover?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.