ZIP 83338 (Jerome, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83338: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jerome 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
3 of 531 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jerome County compares with Idaho
Jerome County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jerome County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jerome County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Jerome County sits below Idaho 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 Jerome County: 1 in 172 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 531 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jerome County since 2015: 341 people were injured and 58 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 18.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-93 (5), SR-25 (3) and 500 Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83338 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jerome County.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 18.4% 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
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 Jerome County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 6 |
| US-93 | 5 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| 500 Rd | 1 |
| 700 N Rd | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
| North Rd | 1 |
| US-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jerome County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 320 |
| US-93 | 56 |
| South | 27 |
| Sh 25 | 15 |
| East | 12 |
| West | 12 |
| North | 11 |
| Sh 50 | 10 |
ZIP 83338 at a glance
| Population | 21,944 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,072 |
| Median home value | $268,674 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jerome 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +216% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 39 | +60% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 45 | +15% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 45 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 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83338
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83338?
Jerome County has had 531 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 341 people and killing 58.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83338?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83338 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83338?
The worst month is December: 12.8% of truck crashes in Jerome County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83338?
Since 2015, Jerome County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83338 compare with Idaho?
Jerome County records 180.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83338?
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.