ZIP 83520 (Ahsahka, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83520: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clearwater 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 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clearwater County compares with Idaho
Clearwater County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clearwater County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clearwater County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Clearwater County sits below Idaho on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clearwater County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 60 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clearwater County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
19.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83520 since 2015 were spread across roads: Sr- Old Sr 7Gilbert Grade Rd (1) and US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clearwater County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83520 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clearwater County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr- Old Sr 7Gilbert Grade Rd | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clearwater County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 11 | 14 |
| US-12 | 11 |
| Grangemont | 11 |
| Grangemont Rd | 6 |
| Sh 8 | 3 |
| Dent Bridge | 2 |
| Beaver Creek Rd | 1 |
| Cavendish | 1 |
ZIP 83520 at a glance
| Population | 144 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $25,688 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clearwater 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 | 6 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -29% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +41% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83520
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83520?
Clearwater County has had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83520?
Truck crashes in Clearwater County peak in January, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83520?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clearwater County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83520 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clearwater County has 56.6 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83520?
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.