Jerome County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jerome County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 531 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jerome County compares with Idaho
Jerome County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jerome County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jerome County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Idaho, Jerome County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jerome County: 1 in 172 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Jerome County has recorded 531 truck crashes since 2015, with 341 people injured and 58 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jerome County is I-84, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-93 (5), SR-25 (4) and 500 Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Jerome County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 18.4% 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
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 Jerome County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jerome County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 18 |
| US-93 | 5 |
| SR-25 | 4 |
| 500 Rd | 1 |
| 700 N Rd | 1 |
| CR-900 South Rd | 1 |
| E 1010 S | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
| North Rd | 1 |
| US-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jerome County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 320 |
| US-93 | 56 |
| South | 27 |
| Sh 25 | 15 |
| East | 12 |
| West | 12 |
| North | 11 |
| Sh 50 | 10 |
Jerome County at a glance
| Population | 26,056 |
| Land area | 597.5 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,213 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jerome 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +216% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 39 | +60% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 45 | +15% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jerome County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jerome County
How many truck crashes happen in Jerome County?
Since 2015, 531 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jerome County (341 injured, 58 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jerome County?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes in Jerome County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jerome County?
December has the most truck crashes in Jerome County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jerome County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Jerome County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jerome County compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 180.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jerome County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jerome County?
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.