ZIP 83444 (Roberts, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83444: 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 sits below Idaho on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 98 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
23.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83444 happened on SR-33 (3) and I-15 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jefferson County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83444 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 23.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 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 83444 at a glance
| Population | 1,261 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,438 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83444
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83444?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (32 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83444?
February has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83444?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83444 compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 24.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83444?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.