Gem County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gem 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
4 of 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gem County compares with Idaho
Gem County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gem County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gem County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 35% below the state |
| After dark | 5.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 74% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Gem County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Idaho on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gem County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Gem County has recorded 38 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 15.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Gem County since 2015: SR-16 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 10.5%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Gem County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gem County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gem County) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gem County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 16 | 14 |
| Sh 52 | 14 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| Big Flat | 1 |
| Butte | 1 |
| El Paso | 1 |
| Fuller | 1 |
Gem County at a glance
| Population | 21,857 |
| Land area | 559.8 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,281 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gem 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -16% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -32% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +75% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gem County
ZIP codes in Gem County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gem County
How many truck crashes happen in Gem County?
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gem County (22 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gem County?
Truck crashes in Gem County peak in May, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gem County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Gem County since 2015 (10.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Gem County compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 14.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gem County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gem 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.