New Meadows, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Meadows: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Meadows 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 |
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 New Meadows: US-95 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of New Meadows.
Overview
Valley County has recorded 55 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 77 days in fully reported years.
New Meadows had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Valley County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-95 leads within 10 miles of New Meadows with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-55 (2).
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 New Meadows fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 3 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
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 |
New Meadows at a glance
| Population | 659 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,128 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Meadows
How many truck crashes happen in New Meadows?
Valley County has had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 3.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in New Meadows?
NHTSA data shows US-95 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Meadows since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in New Meadows?
June has the most truck crashes in Valley County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in New Meadows?
Since 2015, Valley County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in New Meadows compare with Idaho?
Valley County records 37.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in New Meadows?
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.