ZIP 83523 (Craigmont, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83523: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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 27 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with Idaho
Lewis County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 25.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 37% below the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Idaho, Lewis County is lower on 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 after dark.
The headline for Lewis County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 27 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lewis County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 149 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (18.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 25.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 18.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83523 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Lewis County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83523 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 12 |
| US-95 | 9 |
| Camas Express Gas Station | 2 |
| Central Ridge | 1 |
| Sh 162 | 1 |
| Sh 62 | 1 |
| Sh 64 | 1 |
ZIP 83523 at a glance
| Population | 797 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,036 |
| Median home value | $221,866 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +67% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -31% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 2 | -20% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83523
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83523?
Since 2015, 27 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (21 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83523?
Truck crashes in Lewis County peak in October, with 18.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83523?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83523 compared with Idaho?
Lewis County records 65.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83523?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.