Heyburn, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Heyburn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Heyburn 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 has lower values than Idaho for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Minidoka County at a glance: October worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 353 crashes involving commercial trucks in Minidoka County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 133 truck crashes reported in Heyburn 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.
13.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Heyburn is I-84, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. 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 Heyburn fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Minidoka County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% 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
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 | 7 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| 200 West Rd | 1 |
| 400 South 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 |
Heyburn at a glance
| Population | 3,744 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,433 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 Heyburn
How common are truck crashes in Heyburn?
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Minidoka County (208 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Heyburn?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Heyburn: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Heyburn?
October has the most truck crashes in Minidoka County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Heyburn?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Minidoka County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Heyburn compare with Idaho?
Minidoka County records 131.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Heyburn?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.