Mountain Home, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mountain Home: 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
5 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mountain Home compares with Idaho
Mountain Home against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mountain Home stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mountain Home | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Mountain Home: 26.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 16.0% in Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mountain Home. They injured 166 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mountain Home since 2015 were spread across roads: I-84 (2), SR-51 (2) and E 10th N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Mountain Home fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mountain Home.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- 26.0% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mountain Home
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 2 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| E 10th N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mountain Home) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 179 |
| US-20 | 18 |
| Sh 51 | 9 |
| Sh 167 | 5 |
| American Legion | 3 |
| Sunset Strip | 3 |
| Airbase | 2 |
| Old Oregon Trail | 2 |
Mountain Home at a glance
| Population | 16,912 |
| Land area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,380 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83648) | $74,196 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mountain Home 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 | 20 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +3% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 17 | -15% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 24 | +41% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mountain Home
How common are truck crashes in Mountain Home?
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mountain Home (166 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mountain Home?
January has the most truck crashes in Mountain Home, 13.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mountain Home?
Since 2015, Mountain Home has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mountain Home compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 126.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mountain Home, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mountain Home?
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.