Jerome, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jerome: 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 265 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jerome compares with Idaho
Jerome against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jerome stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jerome | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 174.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 4.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.2% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Jerome 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
Jerome at a glance: September 13.6% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Jerome has recorded 265 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of Jerome with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-93 (5), SR-25 (2) and 500 Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Jerome fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jerome.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jerome
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 7 |
| US-93 | 5 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| 500 Rd | 1 |
| 700 N Rd | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
| North Rd | 1 |
| US-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jerome) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 117 |
| US-93 | 55 |
| South | 13 |
| West | 12 |
| North | 11 |
| Sh 25 | 8 |
| East | 5 |
| Lincoln Ave | 4 |
Jerome at a glance
| Population | 13,481 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,382 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83338) | $72,072 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83338) | $268,674 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jerome 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 15 | +167% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +19% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 23 | +32% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jerome
How common are truck crashes in Jerome?
265 truck crashes have been reported in Jerome since 2015, with 23 deaths and 146 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jerome?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jerome: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jerome?
September has the most truck crashes in Jerome, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jerome?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jerome since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jerome compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 174.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jerome, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jerome?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.