ZIP 83252 (Malad City, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83252: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oneida 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 102 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oneida County compares with Idaho
Oneida County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oneida County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oneida County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 173.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.2% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 40% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 47.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 2.1× the state |
Compared with Idaho, Oneida County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Oneida County: 22.1% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Idaho: 10.2%).
Overview
Oneida County has recorded 102 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 19.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83252 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Oneida County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83252 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.2% 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
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 Oneida 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 (Oneida County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 50 |
| I-84 | 43 |
| Sh 38 | 4 |
| West | 2 |
| I 15 Ic 3 Sb Off Ramp | 1 |
| I 15 Mp 17 | 1 |
ZIP 83252 at a glance
| Population | 4,707 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,328 |
| Median home value | $270,893 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oneida 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +155% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +3% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83252
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83252?
Oneida County has had 102 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83252?
The worst month is January: 19.6% of truck crashes in Oneida County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83252?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Oneida County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83252 compared with Idaho?
Oneida County records 173.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83252?
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.