ZIP 83271 (Rockland, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83271: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Power 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
1 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Power County compares with Idaho
Power County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Power County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Power County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Power County sits below Idaho on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Power County at a glance: 1 in 159 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Power County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.4%).
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 83271.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83271 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Power County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Power 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 (Power County) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 90 |
| Sh 39 | 14 |
| I 86 Bypass | 4 |
| Ramsey Rd | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Sh 37 | 3 |
| Lakeview Rd | 3 |
| Lake Channel Rd | 3 |
ZIP 83271 at a glance
| Population | 415 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,250 |
| Median home value | $275,826 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Power 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | +268% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | -28% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +5% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83271
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83271?
Power County has had 169 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83271?
Truck crashes in Power County peak in October, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83271?
Since 2015, Power County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83271 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Power County has 172.5 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83271?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.