Fremont County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fremont 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
2 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fremont County compares with Idaho
Fremont County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fremont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fremont County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.9% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 27.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Fremont County sits below Idaho on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fremont County at a glance: 18.8% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.2% across Idaho.
Overview
Fremont County has recorded 173 truck crashes since 2015, with 123 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.9% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by Yale Kilgore Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Fremont County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fremont County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 10 |
| Yale Kilgore Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fremont County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 127 |
| North | 10 |
| Sh 33 | 6 |
| Sh 87 | 5 |
| East | 5 |
| Sh 47 | 2 |
| Ashton | 1 |
| Bridge | 1 |
Fremont County at a glance
| Population | 14,399 |
| Land area | 1,864.0 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,153 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fremont 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +56% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | +0% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | +15% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fremont County
ZIP codes in Fremont County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Fremont County
How many truck accidents are there in Fremont County?
173 truck crashes have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 123 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fremont County?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Fremont County: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fremont County?
Truck crashes in Fremont County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fremont County?
Since 2015, Fremont County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Fremont County compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fremont County has 104.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fremont County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.