ZIP 83281 (Swan Lake, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83281: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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).
What stands out in Bannock County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Bannock County has recorded 307 truck crashes since 2015, with 147 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 83281 since 2015.
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 83281 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bannock County.
- 21.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bannock 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 (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 83281 at a glance
| Population | 148 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,213 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83281
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83281?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bannock County (147 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83281?
The worst month is January: 16.0% of truck crashes in Bannock County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83281?
Since 2015, Bannock County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83281 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 83281?
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.