Kendrick, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kendrick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kendrick 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 runs above Idaho on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Kendrick had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Nez Perce County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% 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 Kendrick happened on US-12 (2), SR-3 (1) and SR-99 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Kendrick fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 |
Kendrick at a glance
| Population | 304 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 844 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83535) | $57,647 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83535) | $295,463 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kendrick
How many truck accidents are there in Kendrick?
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 Kendrick?
Truck crashes in Nez Perce County peak in July, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kendrick?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nez Perce County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Kendrick compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nez Perce County has 35.9 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kendrick?
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.