Teton County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Teton 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 21 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Teton County compares with Idaho
Teton County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Teton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Teton County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 25.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 4.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.90 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Teton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Teton County at a glance: 25.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Idaho: 6.1).
Overview
Teton County has recorded 21 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 201 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 28.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 19.0% of truck crashes.
30.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Teton County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-33 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Teton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Teton County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.0% 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
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 Teton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Teton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Teton County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 33 | 12 |
| Bates Rd | 1 |
| East | 1 |
| Sh 32 | 1 |
| Ski Hill Rd | 1 |
| South | 1 |
| West | 1 |
Teton County at a glance
| Population | 12,932 |
| Land area | 449.1 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $105,497 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Teton 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +7% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -36% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | +4% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Teton County
ZIP codes in Teton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Teton County
How common are truck crashes in Teton County?
21 truck crashes have been reported in Teton County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 19 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Teton County?
September has the most truck crashes in Teton County, 28.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Teton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Teton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Teton County compared with Idaho?
Teton County records 14.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Teton 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.