ZIP 83201 (Pocatello, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bannock County, 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
2 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bannock County compares with Idaho
Bannock County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bannock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bannock County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Bannock County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Bannock County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bannock County. They injured 147 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-86 (2), Reservation Rd (1) and Ross Fork Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83201 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bannock County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 21.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bannock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 3 |
| I-86 | 2 |
| Reservation Rd | 1 |
| Ross Fork Rd | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bannock County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 158 |
| US-30 | 27 |
| I-86 | 15 |
| US-91 | 11 |
| 5Th Ave | 5 |
| Yellowstone | 5 |
| 4Th Ave | 4 |
| Arthur | 4 |
ZIP 83201 at a glance
| Population | 39,902 |
| Density | 450 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,357 |
| Median home value | $284,266 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bannock 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 | 29 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 26 | -11% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | -6% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83201
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83201?
Bannock County has had 307 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 147 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83201?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83201: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83201?
Truck crashes in Bannock County peak in January, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83201?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bannock County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83201 compared with Idaho?
Bannock County records 29.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83201?
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.