ZIP 83539 (Kooskia, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83539: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Idaho 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
2 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Idaho County compares with Idaho
Idaho County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Idaho County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Idaho County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Idaho, Idaho County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Idaho County: August worst month: 14.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Idaho County. They injured 77 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
18.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83539 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83539 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 18.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Idaho 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 (Idaho County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 58 |
| US-12 | 50 |
| Sh 13 | 13 |
| Sh 14 | 2 |
| Banner Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Cash Ln | 1 |
| Clear Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 83539 at a glance
| Population | 2,427 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,885 |
| Median home value | $346,703 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Idaho 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 | 24 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 25 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 15 | -41% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | -25% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83539
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83539?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Idaho County (77 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83539?
August has the most truck crashes in Idaho County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83539?
Since 2015, Idaho County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83539 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Idaho County has 73.1 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83539?
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.