ZIP 83541 (Lenore, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83541: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Nez Perce County at a glance: July worst month: 14.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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
The worst month is July with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83541 happened on US-12 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83541 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-12 | 2 |
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 83541 at a glance
| Population | 940 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,569 |
| Median home value | $342,260 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83541
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83541?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nez Perce County (97 injured, 15 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83541?
The worst month is July: 14.0% of truck crashes in Nez Perce County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83541?
Since 2015, Nez Perce County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83541 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nez Perce County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83541?
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.