Reubens, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reubens: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reubens 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 sits below Idaho 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 14.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nez Perce County. They injured 97 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Reubens since 2015; patterns below come from Nez Perce County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Reubens since 2015: US-95 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Reubens fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nez Perce County.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-95 | 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 |
Reubens at a glance
| Population | 48 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 284 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83548) | $73,750 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Reubens
How many truck crashes happen in Reubens?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Nez Perce County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 97 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Reubens?
July has the most truck crashes in Nez Perce County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Reubens?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Nez Perce County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Reubens compare with Idaho?
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 Reubens?
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.