Elk City, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elk City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elk City 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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). It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Idaho County at a glance: August 14.6% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Idaho County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 77 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Elk City had 2 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Elk City.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Elk City fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Idaho County.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Idaho 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 (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 |
Elk City at a glance
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83525) | $44,857 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Elk City
How many truck accidents are there in Elk City?
Idaho County has had 151 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 77 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elk City?
The worst month is August: 14.6% of truck crashes in Idaho County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elk City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Idaho County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Elk City compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Idaho County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elk City?
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.