Acequia, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Acequia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Acequia and Minidoka County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Minidoka County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 353 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Minidoka County compares with Idaho
Minidoka County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Minidoka County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Minidoka County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Minidoka County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Minidoka County at a glance: October 13.6% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 353 crashes involving commercial trucks in Minidoka County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 25 truck crashes were reported in Acequia since 2015; patterns below come from Minidoka County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 13.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of Acequia with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 800 East Rd (2), SR-25 (2) and 200 West Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Acequia fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Minidoka County.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Minidoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
| 800 East Rd | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| 200 West Rd | 1 |
| Yale Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Minidoka County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 120 |
| Sh 24 | 39 |
| West | 36 |
| South | 21 |
| East | 19 |
| Sh 25 | 16 |
| US-30 | 10 |
| North | 10 |
Acequia at a glance
| Population | 136 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 255 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83350) | $61,806 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83350) | $242,694 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Minidoka 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 27 | +166% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | -2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 29 | +12% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Acequia
How common are truck crashes in Acequia?
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Minidoka County (208 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Acequia?
I-84 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Acequia since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Acequia?
Truck crashes in Minidoka County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Acequia?
Since 2015, Minidoka County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Acequia compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 131.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Minidoka County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Acequia?
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.