ZIP 83287 (Fish Haven, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83287: 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 |
Compared with Idaho, Bear Lake County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for 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
Truck crashes peak in June (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
20.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83287 happened on US-89 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Bear Lake County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83287 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bear Lake County.
- 20.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 83287 at a glance
| Population | 255 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,059 |
| Median home value | $701,622 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 83287
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83287?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Bear Lake County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 40 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83287?
The worst month is June: 14.1% of truck crashes in Bear Lake County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83287?
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 83287 compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 77.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bear Lake County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83287?
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.