Kootenai County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kootenai 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
11 of 540 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kootenai County compares with Idaho
Kootenai County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kootenai County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kootenai County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Idaho, Kootenai County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Idaho on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Kootenai County: 16.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.2% in Idaho.
Overview
Kootenai County has recorded 540 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-90 (4), SR-53 (3) and Appleway Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Kootenai County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 18.7% 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 Kootenai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kootenai County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 12 |
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| Appleway Ave | 1 |
| Loffs Bay Rd | 1 |
| Pleasant View Rd | 1 |
| Prairie Ave | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kootenai County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 195 |
| US-95 | 89 |
| Sh 53 | 42 |
| Sh 41 | 31 |
| Sh 3 | 11 |
| Prairie | 9 |
| Seltice | 8 |
| Hayden | 7 |
Kootenai County at a glance
| Population | 188,323 |
| Land area | 1,237.8 sq mi |
| Density | 152 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,276 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kootenai 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 | 15 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | +255% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 44 | -17% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 40 | -9% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kootenai County
ZIP codes in Kootenai County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kootenai County
How many truck crashes happen in Kootenai County?
Kootenai County has had 540 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kootenai County?
NHTSA data shows US-95 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes in Kootenai County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kootenai County?
The worst month is July: 12.4% of truck crashes in Kootenai County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kootenai County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kootenai County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kootenai County compared with Idaho?
Kootenai County records 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kootenai County?
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.