Kooskia, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kooskia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kooskia 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.
The headline for Idaho County: August worst month: 14.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 151 crashes involving commercial trucks in Idaho County since 2015: 77 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 55 truck crashes were reported in Kooskia since 2015; patterns below come from Idaho County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
18.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kooskia since 2015 were spread across roads: US-12 (1).
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 Kooskia fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.8% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter 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 | 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 |
Kooskia at a glance
| Population | 556 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 904 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 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kooskia
How common are truck crashes in Kooskia?
151 truck crashes have been reported in Idaho County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 77 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kooskia?
Truck crashes in Idaho County peak in August, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kooskia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Idaho County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Kooskia 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 Kooskia?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.