Ucon, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ucon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ucon 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ucon: US-26 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ucon since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bonneville County. They injured 143 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 16 truck crashes were reported in Ucon since 2015; patterns below come from Bonneville County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ucon is US-26, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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 Ucon fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-26 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bonneville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 4 |
| 145th Rd | 2 |
| 15th North Rd | 1 |
| 25th East Rd | 1 |
| 4200 North Rd | 1 |
| Canyon St | 1 |
| Countyline Rd | 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 |
Ucon at a glance
| Population | 1,218 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,336 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83454) | $66,607 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ucon
How common are truck crashes in Ucon?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bonneville County (143 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ucon?
NHTSA data shows US-26 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ucon since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ucon?
Truck crashes in Bonneville County peak in September, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ucon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Bonneville County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ucon compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 20.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bonneville County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ucon?
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.