ZIP 83245 (Inkom, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83245: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bannock 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
2 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bannock County compares with Idaho
Bannock County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bannock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bannock County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Bannock County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Idaho on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Bannock County: January worst month: 16.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bannock County. They injured 147 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 21.7% 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 83245 since 2015: I-15 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83245 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bannock County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.7% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter 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 Bannock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bannock County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 158 |
| US-30 | 27 |
| I-86 | 15 |
| US-91 | 11 |
| 5Th Ave | 5 |
| Yellowstone | 5 |
| 4Th Ave | 4 |
| Arthur | 4 |
ZIP 83245 at a glance
| Population | 2,321 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,005 |
| Median home value | $450,169 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bannock 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 | 29 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 26 | -11% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | -6% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83245
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83245?
Bannock County has had 307 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 147 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83245?
The worst month is January: 16.0% of truck crashes in Bannock County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83245?
Since 2015, Bannock County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83245 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Bannock County records 29.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83245?
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.