Twin Falls County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Twin Falls 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
11 of 523 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Twin Falls County compares with Idaho
Twin Falls County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Twin Falls County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Twin Falls County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 22.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Twin Falls County sits below Idaho on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Twin Falls County at a glance: US-30 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes in Twin Falls County since 2015.
Overview
Twin Falls County has recorded 523 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads in Twin Falls County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-93 (8), 3700 North Rd (2) and SR-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Twin Falls County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Twin Falls County.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Twin Falls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Twin Falls County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 9 |
| US-93 | 8 |
| 3700 North Rd | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| 1600 East Rd | 1 |
| 1600 N Road | 1 |
| 2700 E | 1 |
| 3200 Rd | 1 |
| 3800 North Rd | 1 |
| Blue Lakes Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Twin Falls County) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 89 |
| East | 75 |
| US-30 | 63 |
| North | 54 |
| Sh 50 | 42 |
| Blue Lakes | 17 |
| North Rd | 13 |
| Pole Line | 12 |
Twin Falls County at a glance
| Population | 96,509 |
| Land area | 1,921.7 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,710 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Twin Falls 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 | 15 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 41 | +171% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 38 | -7% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 46 | +21% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Twin Falls County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Twin Falls County
How many truck accidents are there in Twin Falls County?
523 truck crashes have been reported in Twin Falls County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 338 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Twin Falls County?
US-30 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Twin Falls County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Twin Falls County?
October has the most truck crashes in Twin Falls County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Twin Falls County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Twin Falls County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Twin Falls County compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Twin Falls County records 46.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Twin Falls County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.