Ririe, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ririe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ririe and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Idaho
Jefferson County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 45% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Jefferson County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
Ririe had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jefferson County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 145th Rd (2), US-26 (2) and 4200 North Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jefferson County.
Route planning tips for Ririe fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 23.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| 145th Rd | 2 |
| US-26 | 2 |
| 4200 North Rd | 1 |
| 5000 South Rd | 1 |
| Countyline Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 22 |
| East | 15 |
| Sh 33 | 14 |
| North | 9 |
| US-20 | 7 |
| East Rd | 3 |
| County Line | 3 |
| County Line Rd | 2 |
Ririe at a glance
| Population | 715 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,375 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83442) | $88,260 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83442) | $444,471 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -35% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +34% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ririe
How common are truck crashes in Ririe?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (32 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ririe?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ririe since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ririe?
February has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ririe?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ririe compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 24.3 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ririe?
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.