ZIP 83226 (Challis, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83226: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Custer 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 24 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Custer County compares with Idaho
Custer County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Custer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Custer County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.0% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 20.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 51% below the state |
| After dark | 15.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Custer County has lower values than Idaho for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Idaho on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Custer County: 15.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 6.1 across Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 24 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Custer County. They injured 8 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 201 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 20.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (16.7%).
Road surface: 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83226 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 4.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83226 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Custer County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Custer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Custer County) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 16 |
| Sh 75 | 5 |
| Houston | 1 |
| Morgan Creek | 1 |
| Thompson Creek | 1 |
ZIP 83226 at a glance
| Population | 2,100 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,458 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Custer 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +9% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -41% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 2 | -2% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83226
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83226?
Custer County has had 24 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83226?
Truck crashes in Custer County peak in July, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83226?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Custer County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83226 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Custer County has 39.6 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83226?
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.