Teton, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Teton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Teton 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 |
Compared with Idaho, Madison County is lower on 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Teton since 2015; patterns below come from Madison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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 Teton with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Teton fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 18.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 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 |
Teton at a glance
| Population | 850 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,234 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83451) | $67,946 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83451) | $262,288 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Teton
How common are truck crashes in Teton?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 66 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Teton?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Teton: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Teton?
The worst month is October: 15.4% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Teton?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Teton compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 18.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Teton?
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.