ZIP 83244 (Howe, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83244: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Butte 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 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butte County compares with Idaho
Butte County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butte County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Idaho, Butte County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Butte County: March 21.9% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Butte County has recorded 32 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 21.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 15.6% of truck crashes.
16.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83244 happened on SR-33 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Butte County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83244 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Butte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butte County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 12 |
| Sh 33 | 8 |
| US-93 | 3 |
| US-26 | 3 |
| Lincoln | 2 |
| Us 20/26 | 2 |
| Little Lost River Hwy | 1 |
| Us 20/26/93 | 1 |
ZIP 83244 at a glance
| Population | 386 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $217,064 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butte 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +20% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -25% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +67% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83244
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83244?
Butte County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83244?
The worst month is March: 21.9% of truck crashes in Butte County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83244?
Since 2015, Butte County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83244 compared with Idaho?
Butte County records 103.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83244?
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.