ZIP 83465 (Lemhi, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83465: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Idaho, Lemhi County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lemhi County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 22.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lemhi County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (22.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 13.6% of truck crashes.
14.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 83465.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lemhi County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83465 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 83465 at a glance
| Population | 104 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,464 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83465
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83465?
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 83465?
The worst month is August: 22.0% of truck crashes in Lemhi County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83465?
Since 2015, Lemhi County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83465 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lemhi County has 61.7 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83465?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.