Parma, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parma and Canyon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Canyon County numbers.
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 |
Canyon County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Idaho on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in 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.
Parma had 42 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Canyon County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
US-95 leads within 10 miles of Parma with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-20 (4), I-84 (2) and Market Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.3, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Parma fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Canyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 7 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| Market Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| Sand Hollow 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 |
Parma at a glance
| Population | 2,198 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,033 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83660) | $63,653 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83660) | $409,469 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parma
How many truck crashes happen in Parma?
Since 2015, 1,004 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Canyon County (596 injured, 45 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Parma?
US-95 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Parma since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Parma?
Truck crashes in Canyon County peak in September, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Parma?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Canyon County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Parma compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Canyon County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Parma?
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.