Twin Falls, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Twin Falls: 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
6 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Twin Falls compares with Idaho
Twin Falls against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Twin Falls stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Twin Falls | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 33% below the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Twin Falls sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Idaho on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Twin Falls: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.0%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 217 crashes involving commercial trucks in Twin Falls since 2015: 154 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 27.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-93 leads within 10 miles of Twin Falls with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-84 (4), US-30 (4) and 3700 North Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Twin Falls fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-93, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 5 |
| I-84 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| 3700 North Rd | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| 3200 Rd | 1 |
| Blue Lakes Blvd | 1 |
| CR-3800 North Rd | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Twin Falls) |
|---|---|
| East | 20 |
| North | 19 |
| Blue Lakes | 17 |
| US-93 | 15 |
| US-30 | 12 |
| Pole Line | 12 |
| Washington | 10 |
| Blue Lakes Blvd | 10 |
Twin Falls at a glance
| Population | 55,589 |
| Land area | 19.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,798 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Twin Falls 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 | 8 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 19 | +136% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | -19% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 19 | +22% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. 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 Twin Falls
How many truck accidents are there in Twin Falls?
217 truck crashes have been reported in Twin Falls since 2015, with 5 deaths and 154 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Twin Falls?
NHTSA data shows US-93 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Twin Falls since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Twin Falls?
The worst month is July: 12.9% of truck crashes in Twin Falls happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Twin Falls?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Twin Falls since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Twin Falls compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Twin Falls, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Twin Falls?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.