Donnelly, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Donnelly: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Donnelly and Valley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Valley County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Idaho, Valley County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Valley County at a glance: June the month with the most truck crashes: 16.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 55 crashes involving commercial trucks in Valley County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 77 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Donnelly since 2015, this page uses Valley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
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 within 10 miles of Donnelly since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Donnelly 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.
- 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 Valley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 1 |
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 |
Donnelly at a glance
| Population | 255 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 357 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83615) | $74,732 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83615) | $733,941 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Donnelly
How many truck accidents are there in Donnelly?
Since 2015, 55 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Valley County (36 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Donnelly?
June has the most truck crashes in Valley County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Donnelly?
Since 2015, Valley County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Donnelly compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Valley County has 37.0 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Donnelly?
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.