ZIP 83524 (Culdesac, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83524: 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 |
Compared with Idaho, Nez Perce County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Idaho on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Nez Perce County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 14.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Nez Perce County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 15 killed.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83524 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-95 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83524 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nez Perce County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Nez Perce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 3 |
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 83524 at a glance
| Population | 1,050 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,333 |
| Median home value | $264,996 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83524
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83524?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nez Perce County (97 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83524?
The worst month is July: 14.0% of truck crashes in Nez Perce County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83524?
Since 2015, Nez Perce County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83524 compare with Idaho?
Nez Perce County records 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83524?
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.