ZIP 83543 (Nezperce, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83543: 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 |
Lewis County has lower values than Idaho for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Idaho on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 25.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 18.5% of truck crashes.
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83543 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-12 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lewis County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83543 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Lewis 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 (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 83543 at a glance
| Population | 739 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,679 |
| Median home value | $194,700 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83543
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83543?
Since 2015, 27 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (21 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83543?
The worst month is October: 18.5% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83543?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83543 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Lewis County has 65.8 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83543?
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.