ZIP 83316 (Buhl, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83316: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Twin Falls 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
11 of 523 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Twin Falls County compares with Idaho
Twin Falls County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Twin Falls County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Twin Falls County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 22.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Idaho, Twin Falls County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 83316: US-30 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 83316.
Overview
Since 2015, 523 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Twin Falls County. They injured 338 people and killed 35.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 83316 is US-30, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 1600 East Rd (1), 3800 North Rd (1) and CR-4200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83316 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Twin Falls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| 1600 East Rd | 1 |
| 3800 North Rd | 1 |
| CR-4200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Twin Falls County) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 89 |
| East | 75 |
| US-30 | 63 |
| North | 54 |
| Sh 50 | 42 |
| Blue Lakes | 17 |
| North Rd | 13 |
| Pole Line | 12 |
ZIP 83316 at a glance
| Population | 10,456 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,593 |
| Median home value | $322,713 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Twin Falls 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 | 15 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 41 | +171% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 38 | -7% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 46 | +21% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83316
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83316?
Since 2015, 523 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Twin Falls County (338 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83316?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83316: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83316?
Truck crashes in Twin Falls County peak in October, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83316?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Twin Falls County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 83316 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Twin Falls County records 46.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83316?
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.