Kamiah, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kamiah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kamiah 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Idaho County at a glance: August worst month: 14.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Idaho County. They injured 77 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Kamiah since 2015, this page uses Idaho County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
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 Kamiah since 2015 were spread across roads: US-12 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Kamiah fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Idaho County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- With 18.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Idaho County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 2 |
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 |
Kamiah at a glance
| Population | 1,163 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,059 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83536) | $53,707 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83536) | $242,774 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kamiah
How common are truck crashes in Kamiah?
151 truck crashes have been reported in Idaho County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 77 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kamiah?
The worst month is August: 14.6% of truck crashes in Idaho County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kamiah?
Since 2015, Idaho County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Kamiah 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Kamiah?
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.