Kimberly, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kimberly: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kimberly 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.
Kimberly at a glance: I-84 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Kimberly: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 523 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Twin Falls County. They injured 338 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 38 truck crashes were reported in Kimberly since 2015; patterns below come from Twin Falls County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of Kimberly with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-30 (3), 3700 North Rd (2) and SR-50 (2).
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 Kimberly fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 6 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| 3700 North Rd | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| 3200 Rd | 1 |
| Blue Lakes Blvd | 1 |
| CR-3800 North Rd | 1 |
| E 1010 S | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 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 |
Kimberly at a glance
| Population | 5,592 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,751 per sq mi |
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. 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 Kimberly
How many truck crashes happen in Kimberly?
Since 2015, 523 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Twin Falls County (338 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kimberly?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kimberly since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kimberly?
October has the most truck crashes in Twin Falls County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kimberly?
Since 2015, Twin Falls County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kimberly 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 Kimberly?
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.