ZIP 83337 (Hill City, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83337: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elmore 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
7 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Elmore County compares with Idaho
Elmore County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elmore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elmore County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.4% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Elmore County at a glance: 23.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Overview
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elmore County. They injured 283 people and killed 30.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.4% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83337 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83337 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.4% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Elmore 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 (Elmore County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 322 |
| US-20 | 18 |
| Sh 51 | 9 |
| Sh 167 | 7 |
| Sailor Creek Rd | 4 |
| Sh 78 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Sunset Strip | 3 |
ZIP 83337 at a glance
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 25% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elmore 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 | 28 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +32% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | -19% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +31% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83337
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83337?
434 truck crashes have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 283 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83337?
January has the most truck crashes in Elmore County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83337?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83337 compared with Idaho?
Elmore County records 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83337?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.