Hayden, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hayden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hayden 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 |
Kootenai County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Hayden had 57 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kootenai County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
18.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-53 (3), I-90 (2) and Appleway Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Hayden 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.
- 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
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 Kootenai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 8 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| Appleway Ave | 1 |
| Pleasant View Rd | 1 |
| Prairie Ave | 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 |
Hayden at a glance
| Population | 16,924 |
| Land area | 10.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,606 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83815) | $77,864 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83815) | $500,538 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hayden
How many truck crashes happen in Hayden?
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 Hayden?
NHTSA data shows US-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hayden since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hayden?
The worst month is July: 12.4% of truck crashes in Kootenai County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hayden?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kootenai County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Hayden compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kootenai County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hayden?
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.