Shoshone County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shoshone 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
0 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shoshone County compares with Idaho
Shoshone County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shoshone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shoshone County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 49.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.3% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Idaho, Shoshone County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Shoshone County: 32.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.2% in Idaho.
Overview
Shoshone County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 49.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave (1) and Nf-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shoshone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Shoshone County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 49.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Shoshone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Shoshone County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 6 |
| Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave | 1 |
| Nf-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shoshone County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 177 |
| Sh 3 | 5 |
| Coeur D Alene River Rd | 4 |
| Coeur D Alene River | 1 |
| E Mullan Ave | 1 |
| Fs 534 | 1 |
| Fsr 301 | 1 |
| Fsr 436 | 1 |
Shoshone County at a glance
| Population | 14,074 |
| Land area | 2,637.4 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,707 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shoshone 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 | 10 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 13 | +26% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +27% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Shoshone County
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Questions fleets ask about Shoshone County
How common are truck crashes in Shoshone County?
Shoshone County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Shoshone County?
I-90 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Shoshone County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shoshone County?
December has the most truck crashes in Shoshone County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shoshone County?
Since 2015, Shoshone County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Shoshone County compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 122.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shoshone County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shoshone County?
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.