ZIP 83549 (Riggins, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83549: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Idaho 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
2 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Idaho County compares with Idaho
Idaho County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Idaho County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Idaho County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Idaho County has lower values than Idaho for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Idaho County: August worst month: 14.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Idaho County. They injured 77 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.8% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83549 since 2015: US-95 (1) and Us- 95 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83549 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Idaho County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 1 |
| Us- 95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Idaho County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 58 |
| US-12 | 50 |
| Sh 13 | 13 |
| Sh 14 | 2 |
| Banner Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Cash Ln | 1 |
| Clear Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 83549 at a glance
| Population | 587 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,488 |
| Median home value | $346,954 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Idaho 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 | 24 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 25 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 15 | -41% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | -25% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83549
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83549?
Idaho County has had 151 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 77 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83549?
August has the most truck crashes in Idaho County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83549?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Idaho County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83549 compare with Idaho?
Idaho County records 73.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83549?
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.