ZIP 83202 (Pocatello, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83202: 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Bannock County: January 16.0% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 307 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bannock County since 2015: 147 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 83202 is I-15, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-86 (1), 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 83202 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 21.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| I-86 | 1 |
| Reservation Rd | 1 |
| Ross Fork Rd | 1 |
| Sand 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 83202 at a glance
| Population | 24,513 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,423 |
| Median home value | $331,259 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83202
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83202?
307 truck crashes have been reported in Bannock County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 147 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 83202?
Since 2015, I-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83202: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83202?
January has the most truck crashes in Bannock County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83202?
Since 2015, Bannock County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83202 compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Bannock County has 29.5 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83202?
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.