ZIP 83239 (Georgetown, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83239: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bear Lake 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
0 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Bear Lake County compares with Idaho
Bear Lake County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bear Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bear Lake County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Bear Lake County has lower values than Idaho for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Bear Lake County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bear Lake County. They injured 40 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 69 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
20.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83239 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Bear Lake County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83239 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bear Lake County.
- With 20.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bear Lake 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 (Bear Lake County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 49 |
| US-89 | 7 |
| 4Th | 2 |
| 4Th St | 2 |
| 8Th | 1 |
| Canyon Estates Dr | 1 |
| Lifton | 1 |
| Sh 36 | 1 |
ZIP 83239 at a glance
| Population | 887 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,000 |
| Median home value | $215,751 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bear Lake 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +80% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -33% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -5% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 83239
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83239?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bear Lake County (40 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83239?
June has the most truck crashes in Bear Lake County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83239?
Since 2015, Bear Lake County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83239 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Bear Lake County records 77.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83239?
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.