Power County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Power 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
1 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Power County compares with Idaho
Power County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Power County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Power County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Power County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Power County: 1 in 159 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Power County. They injured 85 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-86 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Arbon Valley Hwy (1), Lamb Weston Rd (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Power County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Power County.
- Look at alternatives to I-86 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% 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 Power County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Power County) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 4 |
| Arbon Valley Hwy | 1 |
| Lamb Weston Rd | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| Wapi Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Power County) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 90 |
| Sh 39 | 14 |
| I 86 Bypass | 4 |
| Ramsey Rd | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Sh 37 | 3 |
| Lakeview Rd | 3 |
| Lake Channel Rd | 3 |
Power County at a glance
| Population | 8,381 |
| Land area | 1,403.8 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,412 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Power 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | +268% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | -28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +5% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Power County
ZIP codes in Power County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Power County
How many truck crashes happen in Power County?
Power County has had 169 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Power County?
NHTSA data shows I-86 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Power County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Power County?
October has the most truck crashes in Power County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Power County?
Since 2015, Power County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Power County compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Power County has 172.5 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Power County?
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.