Idaho Falls, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Idaho Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Idaho Falls and Bonneville County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bonneville County numbers.
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 |
Bonneville County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bonneville County: 22.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bonneville County. They injured 143 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Idaho Falls had 190 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bonneville County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Idaho Falls happened on US-26 (2), US-91 (2), 15th North Rd (1), 25th East Rd (1) and Canyon St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Idaho Falls fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 22.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Bonneville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 2 |
| US-91 | 2 |
| 15th North Rd | 1 |
| 25th East Rd | 1 |
| Canyon St | 1 |
| I-15 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 |
Idaho Falls at a glance
| Population | 69,523 |
| Land area | 27.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,561 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Idaho Falls
How common are truck crashes in Idaho Falls?
Bonneville County has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Idaho Falls?
Truck crashes in Bonneville County peak in September, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Idaho Falls?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bonneville County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Idaho Falls compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bonneville County has 20.7 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Idaho Falls?
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.