Soda Springs, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Soda Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Soda Springs 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
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 |
Caribou County sits below Idaho on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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.
Only 33 truck crashes were reported in Soda Springs since 2015; patterns below come from Caribou County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.7%).
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 within 10 miles of Soda Springs since 2015: US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caribou County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Soda Springs fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Caribou County.
- With 33.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Soda Springs at a glance
| Population | 3,162 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 714 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83276) | $64,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83276) | $245,626 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Soda Springs
How common are truck crashes in Soda Springs?
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 Soda Springs?
The worst month is September: 13.2% of truck crashes in Caribou County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Soda Springs?
Since 2015, Caribou County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Soda Springs compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 81.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caribou County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Soda Springs?
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.