ZIP 83466 (North Fork, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83466: 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).
What stands out in Lemhi County: August 22.0% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.0% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83466 happened on US-93 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lemhi County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83466 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
| 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 83466 at a glance
| Population | 197 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 40% |
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 83466
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83466?
Lemhi County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83466?
August has the most truck crashes in Lemhi County, 22.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83466?
Since 2015, Lemhi County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83466 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lemhi County has 61.7 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83466?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.