Roberts, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roberts: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roberts 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 sits below Idaho on 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.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across 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.
Roberts had 18 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%).
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Roberts happened on SR-33 (2) and I-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Roberts fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 23.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 2 |
| I-15 | 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 |
Roberts at a glance
| Population | 583 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,857 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83431) | $90,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83431) | $240,540 |
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 Roberts
How common are truck crashes in Roberts?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (32 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Roberts?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roberts?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Roberts compare with Idaho?
Jefferson County records 24.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Roberts?
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.