ZIP 83425 (Hamer, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83425: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
0 of 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Idaho
Jefferson County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.6 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 45% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jefferson County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-15 (2) and Old Butte Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83425 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 23.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 3 |
| I-15 | 2 |
| Old Butte Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 22 |
| East | 15 |
| Sh 33 | 14 |
| North | 9 |
| US-20 | 7 |
| East Rd | 3 |
| County Line | 3 |
| County Line Rd | 2 |
ZIP 83425 at a glance
| Population | 622 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,833 |
| Median home value | $206,578 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | -35% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +34% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83425
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83425?
Jefferson County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 83425?
Since 2015, SR-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83425: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83425?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83425?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83425 compare with Idaho?
Jefferson County records 24.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83425?
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.