Paul, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paul: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paul 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 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 86 truck crashes reported in Paul since 2015, this page uses Minidoka County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-25 (3), US-30 (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 Paul 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 | 7 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| 200 West Rd | 1 |
| 400 South Rd | 1 |
| Bedke Blvd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 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 |
Paul at a glance
| Population | 1,722 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,321 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paul
How common are truck crashes in Paul?
Minidoka County has had 353 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Paul?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paul: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Paul?
October has the most truck crashes in Minidoka County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Paul?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Minidoka County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Paul compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Minidoka County has 131.0 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Paul?
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.