ZIP 83404 (Idaho Falls, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83404: 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 |
Compared with Idaho, Bonneville County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Idaho on on snow, slush or ice.
Bonneville County at a glance: 22.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Overview
Bonneville County has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 143 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.3% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83404 happened on US-26 (2), US-91 (2), 15th North Rd (1), 25th East Rd (1) and Canyon St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83404 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-26 | 2 |
| US-91 | 2 |
| 15th North Rd | 1 |
| 25th East Rd | 1 |
| Canyon St | 1 |
| I-15 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 83404 at a glance
| Population | 27,500 |
| Density | 425 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,103 |
| Median home value | $392,463 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83404
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83404?
Bonneville County has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83404?
Truck crashes in Bonneville County peak in September, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83404?
Since 2015, Bonneville County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83404 compared with Idaho?
Bonneville County records 20.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83404?
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.