ZIP 83540 (Lapwai, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83540: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Nez Perce County at a glance: July 14.0% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Nez Perce County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 34.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
US-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 83540 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-12 (2) and Waha Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83540 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 3 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| 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 83540 at a glance
| Population | 2,096 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,963 |
| Median home value | $203,350 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 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 83540
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83540?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Nez Perce County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 97 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 83540?
NHTSA data shows US-95 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83540 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83540?
The worst month is July: 14.0% of truck crashes in Nez Perce County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83540?
Since 2015, Nez Perce County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83540 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 83540?
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.