ZIP 83648 (Mountain Home Afb, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83648: 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 |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Elmore County at a glance: 23.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elmore County since 2015: 283 people were injured and 30 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83648 happened on SR-51 (3) and SR-167 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83648 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- With 23.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 3 |
| SR-167 | 1 |
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 83648 at a glance
| Population | 3,219 |
| Density | 125 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,196 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 83648
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83648?
434 truck crashes have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 283 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83648?
Truck crashes in Elmore County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83648?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Elmore County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 83648 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elmore County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83648?
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.