Genesee, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Genesee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Genesee and Latah County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Latah County numbers.
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 |
Latah County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Latah County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Latah County. They injured 54 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
Genesee had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Latah County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Genesee is US-12, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-195 (2), SR-128 (1) and US-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Genesee fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Latah County.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 3 |
| US-195 | 2 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| US-95 | 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 |
Genesee at a glance
| Population | 1,103 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,796 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83832) | $91,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83832) | $348,762 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Genesee
How common are truck crashes in Genesee?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Latah County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 54 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Genesee?
US-12 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Genesee since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Genesee?
The worst month is September: 14.8% of truck crashes in Latah County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Genesee?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Latah County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How does Genesee compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Latah County has 17.5 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Genesee?
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.