Sandpoint, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sandpoint: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sandpoint 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 |
Bonner County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Idaho on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sandpoint at a glance: US-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sandpoint: 4 since 2015.
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 52 truck crashes were reported in Sandpoint since 2015; patterns below come from Bonner County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-95 leads within 10 miles of Sandpoint with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Sandpoint fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 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 |
Sandpoint at a glance
| Population | 10,444 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,442 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83852) | $50,385 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83852) | $415,086 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sandpoint
How many truck crashes happen in Sandpoint?
Bonner County has had 178 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sandpoint?
US-95 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sandpoint since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sandpoint?
The worst month is January: 10.1% of truck crashes in Bonner County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sandpoint?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bonner County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sandpoint compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bonner County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sandpoint?
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.