ZIP 83501 (Lewiston, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nez Perce 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
4 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nez Perce County compares with Idaho
Nez Perce County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nez Perce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nez Perce County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 13.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Nez Perce County has lower values than Idaho for on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Nez Perce County at a glance: July the month with the most truck crashes: 14.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nez Perce County. They injured 97 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% 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 83501 happened on Waha Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83501 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nez Perce County.
- 27.8% 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 Nez Perce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Waha Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nez Perce County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 73 |
| US-12 | 36 |
| Sh 128 | 5 |
| Main | 5 |
| Mill | 4 |
| Mill Rd | 4 |
| Southwick | 4 |
| Tammany Creek | 3 |
ZIP 83501 at a glance
| Population | 37,520 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,629 |
| Median home value | $340,584 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nez Perce 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 | 5 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +194% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +12% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 15 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83501
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83501?
Nez Perce County has had 178 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83501?
The worst month is July: 14.0% of truck crashes in Nez Perce County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83501?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nez Perce County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83501 compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nez Perce County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83501?
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.