American Falls, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in American Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in American Falls and Power County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Power County numbers.
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 runs above Idaho on 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
Police reported 169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Power County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Only 160 truck crashes were reported in American Falls since 2015; patterns below come from Power County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.4%).
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of American Falls since 2015: I-86 (2), SR-39 (2) and Lamb Weston Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for American Falls fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Power County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| Lamb Weston 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 |
American Falls at a glance
| Population | 4,863 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3,013 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83211) | $65,483 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83211) | $216,312 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about American Falls
How many truck accidents are there in American Falls?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Power County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 85 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in American Falls?
October has the most truck crashes in Power County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in American Falls?
Since 2015, Power County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in American Falls compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Power County has 172.5 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in American Falls?
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.