Elmore County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elmore 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
7 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elmore County compares with Idaho
Elmore County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elmore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elmore County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.4% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Elmore County: I-84 most fatal truck crashes in Elmore County: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elmore County since 2015: 283 people were injured and 30 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.4% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads in Elmore County with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-51 (3), E 10th N (1) and SR-167 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Elmore County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- 23.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Elmore County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 10 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| E 10th N | 1 |
| SR-167 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elmore County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 322 |
| US-20 | 18 |
| Sh 51 | 9 |
| Sh 167 | 7 |
| Sailor Creek Rd | 4 |
| Sh 78 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Sunset Strip | 3 |
Elmore County at a glance
| Population | 29,729 |
| Land area | 3,075.1 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $92,550 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elmore 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 | 28 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +32% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | -19% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +31% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Elmore County
ZIP codes in Elmore County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Elmore County
How common are truck crashes in Elmore County?
Elmore County has had 434 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 283 people and killing 30.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elmore County?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Elmore County: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elmore County?
Truck crashes in Elmore County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elmore County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Elmore County compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elmore County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Elmore 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.