Cottonwood, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cottonwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cottonwood and Idaho County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Idaho County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Idaho County compares with Idaho
Idaho County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Idaho County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Idaho County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Idaho, Idaho County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Idaho County: August worst month: 14.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Idaho County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 77 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Cottonwood had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Idaho County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cottonwood since 2015 were spread across roads: US-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Cottonwood fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Idaho County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- 18.8% 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
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 Idaho County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Idaho County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 58 |
| US-12 | 50 |
| Sh 13 | 13 |
| Sh 14 | 2 |
| Banner Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Cash Ln | 1 |
| Clear Creek Rd | 1 |
Cottonwood at a glance
| Population | 921 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,098 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83533) | $128,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83533) | $353,224 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Idaho 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 | 24 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 25 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 15 | -41% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | -25% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cottonwood
How many truck crashes happen in Cottonwood?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Idaho County (77 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cottonwood?
Truck crashes in Idaho County peak in August, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cottonwood?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Idaho County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cottonwood compare with Idaho?
Idaho County records 73.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cottonwood?
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.