ZIP 83261 (Paris, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83261: 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
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 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Bear Lake County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 69 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83261 happened on US-89 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Bear Lake County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83261 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.7% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-89 | 2 |
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 83261 at a glance
| Population | 562 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,000 |
| Median home value | $270,491 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 83261
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83261?
Bear Lake County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83261?
The worst month is June: 14.1% of truck crashes in Bear Lake County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83261?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bear Lake County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83261 compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Bear Lake County has 77.8 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83261?
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.