Caribou County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caribou 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
0 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caribou County compares with Idaho
Caribou County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caribou County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caribou County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.9% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Idaho, Caribou County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Caribou County: 33.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Overview
Caribou County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 52.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Caribou County since 2015: SR-34 (1) and US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Caribou County.
Route planning tips for Caribou County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 33.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Caribou County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Caribou County) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caribou County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 24 |
| Sh 34 | 15 |
| Lund Rd | 3 |
| Blackfoot River Rd | 3 |
| Old Highway 30 | 2 |
| 2Nd South | 1 |
| Fish Hatchery | 1 |
| Government Dam | 1 |
Caribou County at a glance
| Population | 7,239 |
| Land area | 1,764.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,927 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caribou 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | -11% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -15% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Caribou County
ZIP codes in Caribou County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Caribou County
How many truck crashes happen in Caribou County?
Caribou County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Caribou County?
Truck crashes in Caribou County peak in September, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Caribou County?
Since 2015, Caribou County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Caribou County compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Caribou County has 81.6 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Caribou County?
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.