Hazelton, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hazelton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hazelton and Jerome County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jerome County numbers.
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 |
Jerome County sits below Idaho 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.
Jerome County at a glance: 1 in 172 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 531 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jerome County since 2015: 341 people were injured and 58 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 140 truck crashes were reported in Hazelton since 2015; patterns below come from Jerome County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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 within 10 miles of Hazelton is I-84, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-30 (3), CR-900 South Rd (1) and E 1010 S (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 Hazelton fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.4% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jerome County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 11 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| CR-900 South Rd | 1 |
| E 1010 S | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 |
Hazelton at a glance
| Population | 828 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,055 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83335) | $61,053 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83335) | $250,921 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hazelton
How common are truck crashes in Hazelton?
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 Hazelton?
I-84 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hazelton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hazelton?
December has the most truck crashes in Jerome County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hazelton?
Since 2015, Jerome County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Hazelton compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Jerome County records 180.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hazelton?
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.