ZIP 83617 (Emmett, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83617: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gem 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 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gem County compares with Idaho
Gem County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gem County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gem County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.9% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 35% below the state |
| After dark | 5.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 74% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Gem County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Gem County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gem County. They injured 22 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 26.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 15.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 83617 is SR-16, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 10.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83617 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-16; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gem County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gem County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 16 | 14 |
| Sh 52 | 14 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| Big Flat | 1 |
| Butte | 1 |
| El Paso | 1 |
| Fuller | 1 |
ZIP 83617 at a glance
| Population | 19,058 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,291 |
| Median home value | $429,350 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gem 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -16% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -32% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +75% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83617
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83617?
38 truck crashes have been reported in Gem County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 22 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83617?
SR-16 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83617 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83617?
May has the most truck crashes in Gem County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83617?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Gem County since 2015 (10.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 83617 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Gem County records 14.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83617?
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.