ZIP 83438 (Parker, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83438: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fremont 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
2 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fremont County compares with Idaho
Fremont County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fremont County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fremont County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.9% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 27.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Idaho, Fremont County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Fremont County at a glance: 18.8% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Idaho: 10.2%).
Overview
Police reported 173 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fremont County since 2015: 123 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 31.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.9% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 83438 is US-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83438 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Fremont County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 4 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fremont County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 127 |
| North | 10 |
| Sh 33 | 6 |
| Sh 87 | 5 |
| East | 5 |
| Sh 47 | 2 |
| Ashton | 1 |
| Bridge | 1 |
ZIP 83438 at a glance
| Population | 327 |
| Density | 2,362 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $145,714 |
| Median home value | $267,766 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fremont 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +56% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | +0% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | +15% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83438
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83438?
173 truck crashes have been reported in Fremont County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 123 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83438?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83438 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83438?
Truck crashes in Fremont County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83438?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fremont County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 83438 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fremont County has 104.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83438?
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.