ZIP 83646 (Meridian, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83646: 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 has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Idaho on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ada County: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ada County since 2015: 480 people were injured and 42 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.1% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-55 (3), US-20 (3) and SR-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (21% of them).
They recorded 9.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83646 fleets
- Build extra time into September 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.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ada County.
- 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 Ada County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 6 |
| SR-55 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| 11th North Ave | 1 |
| 12th South Ave | 1 |
| Executive Dr | 1 |
| Purple Sage Rd | 1 |
| Robinson 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 83646 at a glance
| Population | 76,023 |
| Density | 1,076 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,861 |
| Median home value | $542,904 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83646
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83646?
Since 2015, 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ada County (480 injured, 42 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83646?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83646: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83646?
Truck crashes in Ada County peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83646?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ada County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83646 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ada County has 16.0 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83646?
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.