Caldwell, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caldwell: 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
6 of 370 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell compares with Idaho
Caldwell against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.9% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Caldwell sits below Idaho on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Caldwell at a glance: I-84 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Caldwell since 2015.
Overview
Caldwell has recorded 370 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Caldwell is I-84, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-20 (4), SR-55 (2) and 11th North Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Caldwell fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caldwell.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Caldwell
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 8 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| 11th North Ave | 1 |
| 12th Ave | 1 |
| 12th South Ave | 1 |
| Farmway Rd | 1 |
| Look Rd | 1 |
| Marsing Rd | 1 |
| Old 30 Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 106 |
| US-20 | 41 |
| Karcher Rd | 12 |
| Farmway | 12 |
| Sh 55 | 12 |
| Simplot Blvd | 9 |
| Karcher | 9 |
| Simplot | 9 |
Caldwell at a glance
| Population | 73,088 |
| Land area | 25.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,908 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83605) | $68,427 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83605) | $343,818 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | 13 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +46% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 22 | +14% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 33 | +47% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 33 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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caldwell
How common are truck crashes in Caldwell?
370 truck crashes have been reported in Caldwell since 2015, with 19 deaths and 211 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Caldwell?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Caldwell since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Caldwell?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in Caldwell happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Caldwell?
Since 2015, Caldwell has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Caldwell compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Caldwell has 43.3 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Caldwell?
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.