Osburn, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Osburn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Osburn 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 |
Shoshone County sits below Idaho 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% 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.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Osburn since 2015, this page uses Shoshone County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 57.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Osburn is I-90, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 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 Osburn 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 49.7% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
Osburn at a glance
| Population | 1,678 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,274 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83849) | $52,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83849) | $233,583 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Osburn
How many truck crashes happen in Osburn?
202 truck crashes have been reported in Shoshone County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 76 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Osburn?
I-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Osburn since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Osburn?
The worst month is December: 15.3% of truck crashes in Shoshone County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Osburn?
Since 2015, Shoshone County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Osburn compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Shoshone County records 122.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Osburn?
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.