State Line, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in State Line: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in State Line 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 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
State Line had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kootenai County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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.
18.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
SR-290 leads within 10 miles of State Line with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (3), US-95 (3) and Pleasant View Rd (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 State Line fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-290; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-290 | 5 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| US-95 | 3 |
| Pleasant View Rd | 1 |
| Prairie Ave | 1 |
| SR-27 | 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 |
State Line at a glance
| Population | 38 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 345 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about State Line
How many truck accidents are there in State Line?
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 State Line?
NHTSA data shows SR-290 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of State Line since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in State Line?
The worst month is July: 12.4% of truck crashes in Kootenai County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in State Line?
Since 2015, Kootenai County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in State Line compared 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 State Line?
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.