ZIP 83623 (Glenns Ferry, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elmore 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
7 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elmore County compares with Idaho
Elmore County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elmore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elmore County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.4% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 83623: I-84 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83623: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elmore County since 2015: 283 people were injured and 30 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 23.4% 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 83623 is I-84, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83623 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 23.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elmore County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 322 |
| US-20 | 18 |
| Sh 51 | 9 |
| Sh 167 | 7 |
| Sailor Creek Rd | 4 |
| Sh 78 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Sunset Strip | 3 |
ZIP 83623 at a glance
| Population | 1,521 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,145 |
| Median home value | $217,590 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elmore 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 | 28 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +32% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | -19% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +31% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83623
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83623?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Elmore County (283 injured, 30 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83623?
I-84 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83623 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83623?
January has the most truck crashes in Elmore County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83623?
Since 2015, Elmore County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83623 compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elmore County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83623?
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.