ZIP 83555 (Winchester, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83555: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 runs above Idaho on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 34.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83555 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83555 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- 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 Nez Perce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 83555 at a glance
| Population | 493 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Median home value | $263,578 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83555
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83555?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nez Perce County (97 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83555?
Truck crashes in Nez Perce County peak in July, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83555?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nez Perce County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83555 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Nez Perce County has 35.9 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83555?
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.