Minidoka, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Minidoka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Minidoka 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Minidoka County: October worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Minidoka County. They injured 208 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Minidoka had 17 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Minidoka County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Minidoka happened on 800 East Rd (2) and Yale Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Minidoka fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Minidoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 800 East Rd | 2 |
| 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 |
Minidoka at a glance
| Population | 84 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 800 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Minidoka
How common are truck crashes in Minidoka?
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Minidoka County (208 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Minidoka?
The worst month is October: 13.6% of truck crashes in Minidoka County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Minidoka?
Since 2015, Minidoka County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Minidoka compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 131.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Minidoka County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Minidoka?
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.