ZIP 83218 (Basalt, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83218: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bingham 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
7 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bingham County compares with Idaho
Bingham County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bingham County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Bingham County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Bingham County: September 14.7% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Bingham County has recorded 307 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83218 since 2015: I-15 (3) and US-91 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83218 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 3 |
| US-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 141 |
| Sh 39 | 36 |
| US-26 | 26 |
| North | 19 |
| US-91 | 15 |
| South | 13 |
| West | 11 |
| East | 5 |
ZIP 83218 at a glance
| Population | 569 |
| Density | 486 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,472 |
| Median home value | $282,196 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bingham 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +195% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | -4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 23 | -0% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83218
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83218?
Bingham County has had 307 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 170 people and killing 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83218?
The worst month is September: 14.7% of truck crashes in Bingham County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83218?
Since 2015, Bingham County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83218 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Bingham County records 52.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83218?
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.