Yellow Pine, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yellow Pine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yellow Pine 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Valley County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 16.4% of the year's total.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Yellow Pine 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%).
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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Yellow Pine.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for Yellow Pine fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 23.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Yellow Pine at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 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 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Yellow Pine
How many truck accidents are there in Yellow Pine?
Valley County has had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Yellow Pine?
Truck crashes in Valley County peak in June, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Yellow Pine?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Valley County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Yellow Pine compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Valley County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Yellow Pine?
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.