ZIP 83355 (Wendell, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83355: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gooding 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
1 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gooding County compares with Idaho
Gooding County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gooding County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gooding County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.6 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 30.2% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Gooding County sits below Idaho on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Gooding County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 15.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gooding County. They injured 103 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.3% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-46 (2), 1600 East Rd (1) and 2950 South Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83355 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gooding County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 7 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| 1600 East Rd | 1 |
| 2950 South Rd | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gooding County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 93 |
| South | 26 |
| Sh 46 | 20 |
| East | 14 |
| US-26 | 12 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| Bob Barton Hwy | 4 |
| Idaho | 2 |
ZIP 83355 at a glance
| Population | 5,469 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,764 |
| Median home value | $277,167 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gooding 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | +248% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -16% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +18% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83355
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83355?
Since 2015, 190 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gooding County (103 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83355?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83355: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83355?
Truck crashes in Gooding County peak in August, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83355?
Since 2015, Gooding County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83355 compare with Idaho?
Gooding County records 96.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83355?
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.