Hauser, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hauser: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hauser 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.
The headline for 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 15 truck crashes reported in Hauser since 2015, this page uses Kootenai County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Hauser with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-290 (2), Pleasant View Rd (1) and Prairie Ave (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 Hauser fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kootenai County.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 18.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-290 | 2 |
| Pleasant View Rd | 1 |
| Prairie Ave | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 |
Hauser at a glance
| Population | 894 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 738 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83854) | $82,742 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83854) | $485,323 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Hauser
How many truck accidents are there in Hauser?
540 truck crashes have been reported in Kootenai County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 245 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hauser?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hauser: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hauser?
July has the most truck crashes in Kootenai County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hauser?
Since 2015, Kootenai County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hauser compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kootenai County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hauser?
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.