Clearwater County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clearwater 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 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clearwater County compares with Idaho
Clearwater County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clearwater County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clearwater County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Idaho, Clearwater County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Clearwater County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Clearwater County has recorded 60 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
Road surface: 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clearwater County since 2015: Fsr 247 (1), SR-11 (1), Sr- Old Sr 7Gilbert Grade Rd (1) and US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Clearwater County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Clearwater County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clearwater County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clearwater County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clearwater County) |
|---|---|
| Fsr 247 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| Sr- Old Sr 7Gilbert Grade Rd | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clearwater County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 11 | 14 |
| US-12 | 11 |
| Grangemont | 11 |
| Grangemont Rd | 6 |
| Sh 8 | 3 |
| Dent Bridge | 2 |
| Beaver Creek Rd | 1 |
| Cavendish | 1 |
Clearwater County at a glance
| Population | 9,151 |
| Land area | 2,457.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,995 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clearwater 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 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -29% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +41% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Clearwater County
How many truck crashes happen in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County has had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clearwater County?
January has the most truck crashes in Clearwater County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clearwater County?
Since 2015, Clearwater County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Clearwater County compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clearwater County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clearwater County?
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.