ZIP 83462 (Carmen, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83462: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lemhi 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 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lemhi County compares with Idaho
Lemhi County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lemhi County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lemhi County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 70% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 17.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Lemhi County has lower values than Idaho for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lemhi County at a glance: August worst month: 22.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Lemhi County has recorded 59 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 70 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 22.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 33.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83462 happened on US-93 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Lemhi County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83462 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lemhi County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- 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 Lemhi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lemhi County) |
|---|---|
| US-93 | 31 |
| Sh 28 | 18 |
| Baker | 1 |
| Challis | 1 |
| Challis St | 1 |
| Elks | 1 |
| Haynes Creek Rd | 1 |
| Sh 33 | 1 |
ZIP 83462 at a glance
| Population | 667 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lemhi 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +281% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -20% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +37% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83462
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83462?
Lemhi County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83462?
The worst month is August: 22.0% of truck crashes in Lemhi County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83462?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Lemhi County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83462 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Lemhi County has 61.7 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83462?
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.