Gooding County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gooding 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
1 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gooding County compares with Idaho
Gooding County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gooding County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gooding County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.6 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Gooding County has lower values than Idaho for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Gooding County: August 15.3% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gooding County since 2015: 103 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.3% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads in Gooding County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-46 (3) and 2950 South Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Gooding County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gooding County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gooding County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 8 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| 2950 South Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gooding County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 93 |
| South | 26 |
| Sh 46 | 20 |
| East | 14 |
| US-26 | 12 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| Bob Barton Hwy | 4 |
| Idaho | 2 |
Gooding County at a glance
| Population | 16,189 |
| Land area | 729.3 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,133 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gooding 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | +248% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -16% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +18% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gooding County
ZIP codes in Gooding County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gooding County
How common are truck crashes in Gooding County?
190 truck crashes have been reported in Gooding County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 103 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gooding County?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Gooding County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gooding County?
August has the most truck crashes in Gooding County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gooding County?
Since 2015, Gooding County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Gooding County compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Gooding County records 96.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gooding County?
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.