ZIP 83467 (Salmon, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83467: 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 |
Lemhi County has lower values than Idaho for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 22.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83467 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lemhi County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83467 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lemhi County.
- 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
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 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 83467 at a glance
| Population | 6,590 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,917 |
| Median home value | $315,783 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 83467
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83467?
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 83467?
The worst month is August: 22.0% of truck crashes in Lemhi County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83467?
Since 2015, Lemhi County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83467 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lemhi County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83467?
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.