ZIP 83622 (Garden Valley, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83622: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boise 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
1 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Boise County compares with Idaho
Boise County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boise County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boise County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.1% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 21.2% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Boise County has lower values than Idaho for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Boise County: 15.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Idaho: 6.1).
Overview
Boise County has recorded 35 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 122 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.3% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 20.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.1% 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 83622 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83622 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boise County.
- 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 Boise 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 (Boise County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 55 | 16 |
| Sh 21 | 8 |
| Banks Lowman | 3 |
| Bogus Basin | 2 |
| Harris Creek | 2 |
| Banks Lowaman | 1 |
| Banks Lowman Rd | 1 |
| Easley Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 83622 at a glance
| Population | 2,132 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,625 |
| Median home value | $573,660 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boise 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | -14% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -58% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 2 | -22% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83622
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83622?
Boise County has had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83622?
The worst month is July: 17.1% of truck crashes in Boise County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83622?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Boise County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 83622 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Boise County records 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83622?
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.