Buhl, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buhl: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buhl and Twin Falls County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Twin Falls County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Idaho, Twin Falls County is lower 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.
What stands out in Buhl: US-30 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Buhl since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 523 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Twin Falls County. They injured 338 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Buhl had 39 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Twin Falls County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Buhl is US-30, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 1600 East Rd (1), 3800 North Rd (1) and CR-4200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Buhl fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| 1600 East Rd | 1 |
| 3800 North Rd | 1 |
| CR-4200 | 1 |
| US-93 | 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 |
Buhl at a glance
| Population | 4,761 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,534 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83316) | $69,593 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83316) | $322,713 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buhl
How common are truck crashes in Buhl?
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 Buhl?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Buhl: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Buhl?
The worst month is October: 12.6% of truck crashes in Twin Falls County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Buhl?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Twin Falls County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Buhl compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 46.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Twin Falls County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Buhl?
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.