ZIP 83448 (Sugar City, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83448: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Idaho
Madison County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.3% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Madison County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Madison County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 66 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
18.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-33 (2) and 5000 South Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83448 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.9% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 7 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| 5000 South Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 37 |
| Sh 33 | 24 |
| South | 6 |
| Main | 5 |
| 2Nd East St | 4 |
| Salem | 4 |
| West | 3 |
| South Rd | 3 |
ZIP 83448 at a glance
| Population | 3,365 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,000 |
| Median home value | $374,282 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +12% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +38% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 8 | -13% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83448
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83448?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 66 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 83448?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83448: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83448?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in October, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83448?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83448 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 18.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83448?
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.