Filer, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Filer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Filer 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 |
Twin Falls County has lower values than Idaho for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Filer: US-30 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Filer.
Overview
Police reported 523 crashes involving commercial trucks in Twin Falls County since 2015: 338 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 51 truck crashes were reported in Filer since 2015; patterns below come from Twin Falls County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: US-93 (4), I-84 (3) and 1600 East Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Filer 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.
- 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 Twin Falls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 6 |
| US-93 | 4 |
| I-84 | 3 |
| 1600 East Rd | 1 |
| 3200 Rd | 1 |
| 3700 North Rd | 1 |
| Blue Lakes Blvd | 1 |
| CR-3800 North Rd | 1 |
| CR-4200 | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 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 |
Filer at a glance
| Population | 3,040 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,069 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83328) | $70,851 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83328) | $330,823 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Filer
How common are truck crashes in Filer?
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 Filer?
US-30 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Filer since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Filer?
The worst month is October: 12.6% of truck crashes in Twin Falls County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Filer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Twin Falls County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Filer 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Filer?
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.