ZIP 83628 (Homedale, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83628: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Owyhee 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 96 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Owyhee County compares with Idaho
Owyhee County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Owyhee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Owyhee County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 11% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Owyhee County sits below Idaho on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Owyhee County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 96 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Owyhee County. They injured 39 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in June (1.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.8% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 83628 is US-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Allendale Rd (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Owyhee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83628 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-95; 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
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 Owyhee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 5 |
| Allendale Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Owyhee County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 78 | 41 |
| US-95 | 25 |
| Sh 51 | 12 |
| Sh 55 | 4 |
| Main | 2 |
| Sh 45 | 2 |
| Hot Creek | 1 |
| Hot Springs | 1 |
ZIP 83628 at a glance
| Population | 5,006 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,854 |
| Median home value | $307,424 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Owyhee 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +13% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | -27% | 0.8 |
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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83628
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83628?
Owyhee County has had 96 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 83628?
Since 2015, US-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83628: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83628?
September has the most truck crashes in Owyhee County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83628?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Owyhee County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83628 compared with Idaho?
Owyhee County records 66.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83628?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.