ZIP 83644 (Middleton, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83644: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Canyon 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
8.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Canyon County compares with Idaho
Canyon County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Canyon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Canyon County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Canyon County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Canyon County: 1 in 40 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.5%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Canyon County has recorded 1,004 truck crashes since 2015, with 596 people injured and 45 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-16 (5), US-20 (4) and 11th North Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (19%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 8.3 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83644 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Canyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 7 |
| SR-16 | 5 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| 11th North Ave | 1 |
| Look Rd | 1 |
| Market Rd | 1 |
| Old 30 Hwy | 1 |
| Old Highway 30 | 1 |
| Purple Sage Rd | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Canyon County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 276 |
| US-20 | 64 |
| US-95 | 40 |
| Karcher | 22 |
| Karcher Rd | 21 |
| Sh 55 | 20 |
| Sh 45 | 14 |
| Northside | 13 |
ZIP 83644 at a glance
| Population | 16,293 |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,293 |
| Median home value | $454,816 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Canyon 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 | 18 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 61 | +249% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 63 | +3% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 88 | +39% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 88. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83644
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83644?
Canyon County has had 1,004 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 596 people and killing 45.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 83644?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83644: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83644?
The worst month is September: 10.7% of truck crashes in Canyon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83644?
Since 2015, Canyon County has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83644 compared with Idaho?
Canyon County records 32.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83644?
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.