Smiths Ferry, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smiths Ferry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smiths Ferry and Gem County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gem County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Gem County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.9%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 38 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gem County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Smiths Ferry since 2015; patterns below come from Gem County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 26.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 15.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Smiths Ferry.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 10.5% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Smiths Ferry fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gem County.
- 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 Gem County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Smiths Ferry at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83657) | $51,183 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smiths Ferry
How many truck accidents are there in Smiths Ferry?
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gem County (22 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Smiths Ferry?
May has the most truck crashes in Gem County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Smiths Ferry?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Gem County since 2015 (10.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Smiths Ferry compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Gem County has 14.1 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Smiths 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.