ZIP 83402 (Idaho Falls, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83402: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bonneville 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 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bonneville County compares with Idaho
Bonneville County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bonneville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bonneville County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Bonneville County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Idaho on on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 83402: US-91 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83402: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Bonneville County has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 143 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-91 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 83402 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 15th North Rd (1), 25th East Rd (1) and Canyon St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83402 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-91; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 22.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bonneville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-91 | 2 |
| 15th North Rd | 1 |
| 25th East Rd | 1 |
| Canyon St | 1 |
| I-15 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bonneville County) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 88 |
| I-15 | 36 |
| US-20 | 34 |
| Yellowstone | 10 |
| Ammon Rd | 8 |
| 15Th East | 7 |
| Yellowstone Hwy | 6 |
| US-91 | 6 |
ZIP 83402 at a glance
| Population | 29,994 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,517 |
| Median home value | $334,835 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bonneville 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 | 12 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | +195% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | -30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | +16% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83402
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83402?
Bonneville County has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 83402?
NHTSA data shows US-91 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83402 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83402?
The worst month is September: 10.3% of truck crashes in Bonneville County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83402?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bonneville County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83402 compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 20.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bonneville County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83402?
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.