Valley County, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley 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
1 of 55 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Valley County compares with Idaho
Valley County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Valley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Valley County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.1% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 28.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Valley County has lower values than Idaho for in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Idaho on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Valley County: June 16.4% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Valley County. They injured 36 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 32.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.1% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Valley County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-55 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Valley County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Valley County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.1% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Valley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Valley County) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Valley County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 55 | 42 |
| Roseberry | 2 |
| Warm Lake | 2 |
| Burns | 1 |
| Deinhard | 1 |
| Farm To Market | 1 |
| Lake Way | 1 |
| Moonridge | 1 |
Valley County at a glance
| Population | 12,777 |
| Land area | 3,665.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,744 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Valley 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +216% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | -41% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -2% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Valley County
ZIP codes in Valley County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Valley County
How many truck crashes happen in Valley County?
55 truck crashes have been reported in Valley County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 36 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Valley County?
June has the most truck crashes in Valley County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Valley County?
Since 2015, Valley County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Valley County compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 37.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Valley County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Valley 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.