ZIP 83544 (Orofino, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83544: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clearwater 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 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clearwater County compares with Idaho
Clearwater County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clearwater County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clearwater County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Clearwater County sits below Idaho on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Clearwater County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Clearwater County has recorded 60 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 70 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
19.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83544 since 2015: Sr- Old Sr 7Gilbert Grade Rd (1) and US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clearwater County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83544 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clearwater County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clearwater County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr- Old Sr 7Gilbert Grade Rd | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clearwater County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 11 | 14 |
| US-12 | 11 |
| Grangemont | 11 |
| Grangemont Rd | 6 |
| Sh 8 | 3 |
| Dent Bridge | 2 |
| Beaver Creek Rd | 1 |
| Cavendish | 1 |
ZIP 83544 at a glance
| Population | 6,798 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,458 |
| Median home value | $289,171 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clearwater 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 | 6 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -29% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +41% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83544
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83544?
Clearwater County has had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83544?
January has the most truck crashes in Clearwater County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83544?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clearwater County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83544 compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clearwater County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83544?
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.