Culdesac, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Culdesac: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Culdesac and Nez Perce County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nez Perce County numbers.
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 |
Nez Perce County has lower values than Idaho for 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).
Nez Perce County at a glance: July 14.0% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nez Perce County. They injured 97 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Culdesac since 2015, this page uses Nez Perce County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
US-12 leads within 10 miles of Culdesac with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-95 (3).
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 Culdesac fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nez Perce County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-12; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Nez Perce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 4 |
| US-95 | 3 |
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 |
Culdesac at a glance
| Population | 417 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,870 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83524) | $63,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83524) | $264,996 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Culdesac
How many truck accidents are there in Culdesac?
Nez Perce County has had 178 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Culdesac?
Since 2015, US-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Culdesac: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Culdesac?
July has the most truck crashes in Nez Perce County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Culdesac?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Nez Perce County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Culdesac compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nez Perce County has 35.9 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Culdesac?
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.