Burley, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burley 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 |
Minidoka County sits below Idaho on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Minidoka County: October 13.6% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Minidoka County has recorded 353 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Burley since 2015, this page uses Minidoka County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-25 (3), SR-27 (2) and US-30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Burley fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Minidoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 6 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| 200 West Rd | 1 |
| 400 South Rd | 1 |
| 800 West Rd | 1 |
| Bedke Blvd | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 |
Burley at a glance
| Population | 12,211 |
| Land area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,806 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83336) | $71,191 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83336) | $292,982 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burley
How many truck accidents are there in Burley?
Minidoka County has had 353 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Burley?
I-84 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burley since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Burley?
Truck crashes in Minidoka County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burley?
Since 2015, Minidoka County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Burley compare with Idaho?
Minidoka County records 131.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burley?
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.