ZIP 83450 (Terreton, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83450: 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.
The headline for Jefferson County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 32 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83450 since 2015: SR-33 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83450 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
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 83450 at a glance
| Population | 1,207 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,046 |
| Median home value | $215,372 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 83450
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83450?
Jefferson County has had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83450?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83450?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83450 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 83450?
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.