ZIP 83446 (Spencer, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83446: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Idaho
Clark County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 675.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 18.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 40.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 44.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.9× the state |
Clark County has lower values than Idaho for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Clark County: 40.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 16.0% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 60 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.7%).
November through March accounts for 47.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 40.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83446 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clark County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83446 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 40.7% 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
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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-15 | 41 |
| Sh 22 | 7 |
| Sh 28 | 4 |
| I 15 Ic 184 Sb Off Ramp | 2 |
| 1 15/I 84 Off Ramp - Construction Diversion | 1 |
| Clark County A 2 Rd | 1 |
| Cottonwood Creek | 1 |
| I 15 Ic 167 On Ramp | 1 |
ZIP 83446 at a glance
| Population | 24 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,688 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -28% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +33% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83446
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83446?
Since 2015, 60 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (24 injured, 0 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83446?
The worst month is January: 16.7% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83446?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83446 compared with Idaho?
Clark County records 675.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83446?
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.