Canyon County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canyon 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
8.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Canyon County compares with Idaho
Canyon County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Canyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Canyon County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Canyon County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Canyon County: 1 in 40 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.5%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Canyon County has recorded 1,004 truck crashes since 2015, with 596 people injured and 45 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Canyon County is I-84, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-20 (7), US-95 (5) and Robinson Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 8.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Canyon County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Canyon County.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Canyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Canyon County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 8 |
| US-20 | 7 |
| US-95 | 5 |
| Robinson Rd | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| 11th North Ave | 1 |
| 12th Ave | 1 |
| 12th South Ave | 1 |
| Allendale Rd | 1 |
| Can Ada Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Canyon County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 276 |
| US-20 | 64 |
| US-95 | 40 |
| Karcher | 22 |
| Karcher Rd | 21 |
| Sh 55 | 20 |
| Sh 45 | 14 |
| Northside | 13 |
Canyon County at a glance
| Population | 266,892 |
| Land area | 587.0 sq mi |
| Density | 455 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,659 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Canyon 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 | 18 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 61 | +249% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 63 | +3% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 88 | +39% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 88 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 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Canyon County
ZIP codes in Canyon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Canyon County
How many truck accidents are there in Canyon County?
Canyon County has had 1,004 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 596 people and killing 45.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Canyon County?
I-84 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Canyon County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Canyon County?
Truck crashes in Canyon County peak in September, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Canyon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Canyon County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Canyon County compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 32.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Canyon County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Canyon County?
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.