Lincoln County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln 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
0 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Idaho
Lincoln County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.6 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 70% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 30% below the state |
| After dark | 9.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Lincoln County sits below Idaho on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lincoln County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 40 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 61 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (1.5%).
November through March accounts for 28.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-24 (2), US-26 (2), SR-75 (1) and US-93 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Lincoln County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-26 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 16 |
| Sh 24 | 15 |
| Sh 75 | 14 |
| North | 7 |
| US-93 | 4 |
| Greenwood St | 3 |
| East | 2 |
| Greenwood | 2 |
Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 5,556 |
| Land area | 1,201.4 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,225 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +30% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +6% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 6 | +3% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln County
How many truck crashes happen in Lincoln County?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (40 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in July, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln County?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Lincoln County compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 108.0 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lincoln County?
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.