Glenns Ferry, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Glenns Ferry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Glenns Ferry and Elmore County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Elmore County numbers.
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.
The headline for Glenns Ferry: I-84 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Glenns Ferry: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elmore County since 2015: 283 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 100 truck crashes were reported in Glenns Ferry since 2015; patterns below come from Elmore County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
23.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Glenns Ferry fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elmore County.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.4% 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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 6 |
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 |
Glenns Ferry at a glance
| Population | 1,288 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 620 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83633) | $84,394 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83633) | $442,840 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Glenns Ferry
How many truck accidents are there in Glenns Ferry?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Elmore County (283 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Glenns Ferry?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Glenns Ferry: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Glenns Ferry?
Truck crashes in Elmore County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Glenns Ferry?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Glenns Ferry compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elmore County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Glenns Ferry?
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.