Latah County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Latah County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Latah County compares with Idaho
Latah County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Latah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Latah County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.1% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 19.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Latah County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Idaho on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Latah County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Latah County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Latah County since 2015: SR-3 (2), SR-6 (1) and SR-99 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Latah County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Latah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Latah County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Latah County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 28 |
| Sh 3 | 10 |
| Sh 8 | 9 |
| Sh 9 | 4 |
| Sh 99 | 3 |
| Sh 6 | 3 |
| Main St | 2 |
| Palouse River Dr | 2 |
Latah County at a glance
| Population | 42,180 |
| Land area | 1,075.9 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,033 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Latah 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +159% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | -22% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 7 | -26% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Latah County
ZIP codes in Latah County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Latah County
How common are truck crashes in Latah County?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Latah County (54 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Latah County?
Truck crashes in Latah County peak in September, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Latah County?
Since 2015, Latah County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Latah County compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Latah County records 17.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Latah County?
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.