Post Falls, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Post Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Post Falls 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kootenai County at a glance: 16.3% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.2% across Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kootenai County. They injured 245 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Post Falls had 87 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
The worst month is July with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Post Falls is US-95, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (3), SR-53 (3) 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 Post Falls fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 18.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 | 7 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| Appleway Ave | 1 |
| Pleasant View Rd | 1 |
| Prairie Ave | 1 |
| SR-290 | 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 |
Post Falls at a glance
| Population | 45,800 |
| Land area | 19.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,396 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 |
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 Post Falls
How common are truck crashes in Post Falls?
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kootenai County (245 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Post Falls?
US-95 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Post Falls since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Post Falls?
The worst month is July: 12.4% of truck crashes in Kootenai County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Post Falls?
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 Post Falls compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kootenai County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Post Falls?
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.