Mullan, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mullan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mullan and Shoshone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shoshone County numbers.
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.
The headline for Shoshone County: 32.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Idaho: 10.2%).
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.
Mullan had 94 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Shoshone County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
49.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Mullan with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shoshone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Mullan fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shoshone County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave | 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 |
Mullan at a glance
| Population | 675 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 816 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83846) | $59,844 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83846) | $197,940 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mullan
How common are truck crashes in Mullan?
Shoshone County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mullan?
I-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mullan since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mullan?
December has the most truck crashes in Shoshone County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mullan?
Since 2015, Shoshone County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Mullan compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Shoshone County has 122.1 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mullan?
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.