Challis, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Challis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Challis and Custer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Custer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 24 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Custer County compares with Idaho
Custer County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Custer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Custer County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.0% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 20.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 51% below the state |
| After dark | 15.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Custer County sits below Idaho on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Custer County: 15.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Idaho: 6.1).
Overview
Police reported 24 crashes involving commercial trucks in Custer County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 201 days in fully reported years.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Challis since 2015, this page uses Custer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 20.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Challis since 2015 were spread across roads: Morgan Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Challis fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Custer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Morgan Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Custer County) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 16 |
| Sh 75 | 5 |
| Houston | 1 |
| Morgan Creek | 1 |
| Thompson Creek | 1 |
Challis at a glance
| Population | 944 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 478 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83226) | $36,458 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Custer 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +9% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -41% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 2 | -2% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Challis
How many truck crashes happen in Challis?
24 truck crashes have been reported in Custer County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 8 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Challis?
July has the most truck crashes in Custer County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Challis?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Custer County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Challis compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Custer County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Challis?
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.