ZIP 83545 (Peck, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83545: 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 sits below Idaho 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).
What stands out in Nez Perce County: July worst month: 14.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 178 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nez Perce County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 15 were 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%).
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%).
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83545 since 2015: Sr- Old Sr 7Gilbert Grade Rd (1) and US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83545 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nez Perce County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Nez Perce 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 (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 83545 at a glance
| Population | 458 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Median home value | $267,141 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 83545
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83545?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Nez Perce County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 97 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83545?
Truck crashes in Nez Perce County peak in July, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83545?
Since 2015, Nez Perce County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83545 compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nez Perce County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83545?
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.