Bancroft, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bancroft: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bancroft and Caribou County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Caribou County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Caribou County: 33.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caribou County. They injured 34 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Bancroft since 2015, this page uses Caribou County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bancroft since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Caribou County.
Route planning tips for Bancroft fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caribou County.
- 33.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Caribou County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Bancroft at a glance
| Population | 314 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 516 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83217) | $74,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83217) | $246,769 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bancroft
How many truck accidents are there in Bancroft?
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 Bancroft?
Truck crashes in Caribou County peak in September, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bancroft?
Since 2015, Caribou County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Bancroft compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 81.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caribou County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bancroft?
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.