ZIP 83553 (Weippe, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83553: 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.
What stands out in Clearwater County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 60 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clearwater County. They injured 30 people and killed 4.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.3% 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 83553 happened on SR-11 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clearwater County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83553 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clearwater County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 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 83553 at a glance
| Population | 1,038 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,191 |
| Median home value | $200,975 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83553
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83553?
Clearwater County has had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83553?
Truck crashes in Clearwater County peak in January, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83553?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Clearwater County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83553 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Clearwater County has 56.6 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83553?
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.