Nez Perce County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nez Perce County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nez Perce County compares with Idaho
Nez Perce County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nez Perce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nez Perce County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Nez Perce County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Nez Perce County: July 14.0% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Nez Perce County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 34.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Nez Perce County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-12 (4), US-95 (4), Bryden Canyon Rd (1), Leevee Bypass Rd (1) and SR-128 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Nez Perce County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Nez Perce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Nez Perce County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 4 |
| US-95 | 4 |
| Bryden Canyon Rd | 1 |
| Leevee Bypass Rd | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| Waha Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nez Perce County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 73 |
| US-12 | 36 |
| Sh 128 | 5 |
| Main | 5 |
| Mill | 4 |
| Mill Rd | 4 |
| Southwick | 4 |
| Tammany Creek | 3 |
Nez Perce County at a glance
| Population | 42,847 |
| Land area | 848.3 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,921 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nez Perce 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 | 5 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +194% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +12% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Nez Perce County
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Questions fleets ask about Nez Perce County
How many truck accidents are there in Nez Perce County?
Nez Perce County has had 178 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nez Perce County?
The worst month is July: 14.0% of truck crashes in Nez Perce County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Nez Perce County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Nez Perce County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Nez Perce County compare with Idaho?
Nez Perce County records 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Nez Perce County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.