Riggins, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riggins: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riggins 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 runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Idaho County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 14.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Idaho County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 77 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
Riggins had 14 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
The worst month is August with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.3%.
November through March accounts for 35.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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 Riggins since 2015 were spread across roads: US-95 (1).
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 Riggins fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 |
Riggins at a glance
| Population | 394 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 990 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83549) | $56,488 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83549) | $346,954 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Riggins
How common are truck crashes in Riggins?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Idaho County (77 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Riggins?
The worst month is August: 14.6% of truck crashes in Idaho County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Riggins?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Idaho County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Riggins compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
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 Riggins?
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.