Wallace, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wallace: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wallace 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.
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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Wallace had 43 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
The worst month is December with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shoshone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Wallace fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shoshone County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 49.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
Wallace at a glance
| Population | 823 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 906 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83867) | $90,074 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83867) | $290,144 |
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. 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 Wallace
How common are truck crashes in Wallace?
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 Wallace?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wallace: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wallace?
Truck crashes in Shoshone County peak in December, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wallace?
Since 2015, Shoshone County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Wallace compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
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 Wallace?
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.