Fernan Lake Village, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fernan Lake Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fernan Lake Village and Kootenai County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kootenai County numbers.
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% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Idaho: 10.2%).
Overview
Police reported 540 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kootenai County since 2015: 245 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Fernan Lake Village since 2015, this page uses Kootenai County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: Appleway Ave (1), I-90 (1) and SR-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Fernan Lake Village fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kootenai County.
- Check whether your routes use US-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Kootenai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 8 |
| Appleway Ave | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 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 |
Fernan Lake Village at a glance
| Population | 160 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,105 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fernan Lake Village
How many truck accidents are there in Fernan Lake Village?
540 truck crashes have been reported in Kootenai County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 245 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fernan Lake Village?
NHTSA data shows US-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fernan Lake Village since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fernan Lake Village?
Truck crashes in Kootenai County peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fernan Lake Village?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kootenai County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fernan Lake Village compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Kootenai County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fernan Lake Village?
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.