Albion, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Albion and Cassia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cassia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 462 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cassia County compares with Idaho
Cassia County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cassia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cassia County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Idaho, Cassia 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, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Cassia County at a glance: 23.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 16.0% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 462 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cassia County since 2015: 293 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Albion since 2015, this page uses Cassia County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
23.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Albion since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Albion fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 23.3% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cassia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cassia County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 204 |
| US-30 | 30 |
| Sh 81 | 29 |
| I-86 | 26 |
| Sh 27 | 19 |
| South | 19 |
| Sh 77 | 18 |
| East | 13 |
Albion at a glance
| Population | 257 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 546 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83311) | $101,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83311) | $296,718 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cassia 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 | 37 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 42 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 34 | -19% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 37 | +8% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Albion
How many truck crashes happen in Albion?
Cassia County has had 462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 293 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Albion?
March has the most truck crashes in Cassia County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Albion?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cassia County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Albion compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Cassia County records 152.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Albion?
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.