ZIP 83283 (Thatcher, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83283: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Franklin County compares with Idaho
Franklin County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.5% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Franklin County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Franklin County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 13 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 31.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (20.0%).
Road surface: 10.3% 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 83283 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Franklin County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83283 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.5% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Franklin 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 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 36 | 10 |
| US-91 | 5 |
| Sh 34 | 5 |
| Id 36 | 1 |
| Maple Grove Road | 1 |
| Oneida | 1 |
| Sh 91 Mp 19 | 1 |
| South | 1 |
ZIP 83283 at a glance
| Population | 185 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +14% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -53% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +57% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83283
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83283?
Franklin County has had 30 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83283?
The worst month is July: 16.7% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83283?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83283 compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 16.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83283?
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.