ZIP 83468 (Tendoy, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83468: 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).
Lemhi County at a glance: August worst month: 22.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lemhi County. They injured 39 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (13.6%).
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 83468.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lemhi County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83468 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 83468 at a glance
| Population | 191 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,250 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83468
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83468?
59 truck crashes have been reported in Lemhi County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 39 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83468?
Truck crashes in Lemhi County peak in August, with 22.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83468?
Since 2015, Lemhi County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83468 compared with Idaho?
Lemhi County records 61.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83468?
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.