ZIP 83642 (Meridian, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83642: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ada 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
9.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ada County compares with Idaho
Ada County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ada County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ada County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | same |
Ada County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ada County: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (24 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ada County since 2015: 480 people were injured and 42 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
8.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 83642 is I-84, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Robinson Rd (2), SR-44 (2) and SR-55 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.1, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83642 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ada County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Ada County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 6 |
| Robinson Rd | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| 11th North Ave | 1 |
| 12th Ave | 1 |
| 12th South Ave | 1 |
| Executive Dr | 1 |
| Gowen Rd | 1 |
| S Eagle Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ada County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 309 |
| Eagle | 27 |
| Chinden | 25 |
| Sh 44 | 22 |
| Sh 16 | 22 |
| Franklin Rd | 18 |
| Franklin | 18 |
| Chinden Blvd | 16 |
ZIP 83642 at a glance
| Population | 62,279 |
| Density | 580 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,909 |
| Median home value | $533,790 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ada 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 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 93 | +235% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 76 | -18% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 82 | +9% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83642
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83642?
1,012 truck crashes have been reported in Ada County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 480 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 83642?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83642: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83642?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Ada County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83642?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ada County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83642 compared with Idaho?
Ada County records 16.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83642?
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.