ZIP 83654 (New Meadows, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83654: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Idaho
Adams County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Adams County has lower values than Idaho for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Adams County: February worst month: 20.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 22 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 82 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83654 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-95 (1) and Us- 95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Adams County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83654 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 1 |
| Us- 95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 43 |
| Sh 55 | 5 |
| Airport | 1 |
| Cemetery | 1 |
ZIP 83654 at a glance
| Population | 1,763 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,750 |
| Median home value | $525,922 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -14% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | -41% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 4 | +11% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83654
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83654?
Adams County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 22 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83654?
The worst month is February: 20.0% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83654?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83654 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 89.1 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83654?
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.