Bonneville County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bonneville County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bonneville County compares with Idaho
Bonneville County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bonneville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bonneville County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Bonneville County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bonneville County: US-26 most fatal truck crashes in Bonneville County: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Bonneville County has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 143 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: 145th Rd (2), 15th North Rd (1) and 25th East Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Bonneville County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bonneville County.
- Look at alternatives to US-26 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 22.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bonneville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bonneville County) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 9 |
| 145th Rd | 2 |
| 15th North Rd | 1 |
| 25th East Rd | 1 |
| Canyon St | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bonneville County) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 88 |
| I-15 | 36 |
| US-20 | 34 |
| Yellowstone | 10 |
| Ammon Rd | 8 |
| 15Th East | 7 |
| Yellowstone Hwy | 6 |
| US-91 | 6 |
Bonneville County at a glance
| Population | 133,644 |
| Land area | 1,866.0 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,503 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bonneville 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 | 12 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | +195% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | -30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | +16% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 28 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Bonneville County
How many truck crashes happen in Bonneville County?
330 truck crashes have been reported in Bonneville County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 143 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bonneville County?
NHTSA data shows US-26 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes in Bonneville County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bonneville County?
Truck crashes in Bonneville County peak in September, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bonneville County?
Since 2015, Bonneville County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bonneville County compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 20.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bonneville County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bonneville County?
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.