Rexburg, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rexburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rexburg and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Idaho
Madison County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.3% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Madison County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Madison County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 66 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
With 84 truck crashes reported in Rexburg since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.9% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of Rexburg with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-33 (2) and 5000 South Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Rexburg fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 18.9% 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 7 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| 5000 South Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 37 |
| Sh 33 | 24 |
| South | 6 |
| Main | 5 |
| 2Nd East St | 4 |
| Salem | 4 |
| West | 3 |
| South Rd | 3 |
Rexburg at a glance
| Population | 40,695 |
| Land area | 10.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,925 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +12% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +38% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -13% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rexburg
How many truck crashes happen in Rexburg?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (66 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rexburg?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rexburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rexburg?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in October, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rexburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Rexburg compared with Idaho?
Madison County records 18.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rexburg?
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.