Midvale, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Midvale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Midvale and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Idaho
Washington County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Washington County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Washington County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 60 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Midvale since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Midvale happened on US-95 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Washington County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Midvale fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 45 |
| Court | 2 |
| Sh 71 | 2 |
| 0Ld Sh 70 | 1 |
| 7Th East | 1 |
| 7Th St | 1 |
| Commercial | 1 |
| County Rd 70 | 1 |
Midvale at a glance
| Population | 218 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 83645) | $65,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 83645) | $313,259 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | -30% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -26% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -8% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Midvale
How many truck accidents are there in Midvale?
Washington County has had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Midvale?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in August, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Midvale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Midvale compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 41.8 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Midvale?
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.