ZIP 83204 (Pocatello, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83204: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Power 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
1 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Power County compares with Idaho
Power County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Power County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Power County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Power County has lower values than Idaho for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Power County: 1 in 159 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Power County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.4%).
15.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
I-86 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 83204 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-15 (2), Arbon Valley Hwy (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83204 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-86; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Power County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 3 |
| I-15 | 2 |
| Arbon Valley Hwy | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Power County) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 90 |
| Sh 39 | 14 |
| I 86 Bypass | 4 |
| Ramsey Rd | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Sh 37 | 3 |
| Lakeview Rd | 3 |
| Lake Channel Rd | 3 |
ZIP 83204 at a glance
| Population | 18,580 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,146 |
| Median home value | $262,899 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Power 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | +268% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | -28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +5% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83204
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83204?
Power County has had 169 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 83204?
I-86 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83204 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83204?
The worst month is October: 12.4% of truck crashes in Power County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83204?
Since 2015, Power County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83204 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Power County has 172.5 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83204?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.