Smelterville, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smelterville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smelterville 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.
Shoshone County at a glance: 32.3% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.2% across Idaho.
Overview
Shoshone County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Smelterville since 2015; patterns below come from Shoshone County as a whole.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 49.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Smelterville since 2015 were spread across roads: Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shoshone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Smelterville fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 49.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave | 1 |
| I-90 | 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 |
Smelterville at a glance
| Population | 705 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,304 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83868) | $51,270 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83868) | $138,952 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smelterville
How many truck accidents are there in Smelterville?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shoshone County (76 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Smelterville?
The worst month is December: 15.3% of truck crashes in Shoshone County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Smelterville?
Since 2015, Shoshone County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Smelterville compare 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 Smelterville?
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.