ZIP 83320 (Carey, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83320: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Blaine 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
5 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blaine County compares with Idaho
Blaine County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blaine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blaine County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Blaine County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Blaine County: 1 in 16 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.2%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Blaine County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83320 since 2015 were spread across roads: Little Fish Creek Rd (1) and US-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83320 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blaine County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Blaine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Little Fish Creek Rd | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blaine County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 75 | 32 |
| US-26 | 12 |
| US-20 | 9 |
| Main St | 7 |
| Main | 4 |
| US-93 | 4 |
| Gannett | 2 |
| 8Th St | 1 |
ZIP 83320 at a glance
| Population | 1,600 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,813 |
| Median home value | $252,693 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blaine 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +75% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 4 | -43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +112% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83320
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83320?
Blaine County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83320?
August has the most truck crashes in Blaine County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83320?
Since 2015, Blaine County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83320 compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Blaine County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83320?
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.