Worley, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Worley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Worley 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. Where it is higher: 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
Kootenai County has recorded 540 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Worley had 23 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Worley since 2015 were spread across roads: US-95 (2), Loffs Bay Rd (1) and SR-58 (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 Worley fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kootenai County.
- 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| Loffs Bay Rd | 1 |
| SR-58 | 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 |
Worley at a glance
| Population | 250 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,289 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83876) | $60,729 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83876) | $484,897 |
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 Worley
How many truck accidents are there in Worley?
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kootenai County (245 injured, 26 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Worley?
Truck crashes in Kootenai County peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Worley?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kootenai County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Worley compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Kootenai County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Worley?
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.