ZIP 83211 (American Falls, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83211: 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. It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Power County at a glance: 1 in 159 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Power County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83211 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-86 (1) and Wapi Rd (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 83211 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- 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 Power County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 1 |
| Wapi Rd | 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 83211 at a glance
| Population | 6,743 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,483 |
| Median home value | $216,312 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83211
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83211?
Power County has had 169 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83211?
October has the most truck crashes in Power County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83211?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Power County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83211 compared with Idaho?
Power County records 172.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83211?
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.