ZIP 83655 (New Plymouth, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83655: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Payette 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
2 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Payette County compares with Idaho
Payette County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Payette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Payette County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Payette County sits below Idaho on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Payette County: August 13.6% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Payette County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 83655 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-95 (2) and Sw 1st Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83655 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Payette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 3 |
| US-95 | 2 |
| Sw 1st Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Payette County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 75 |
| US-95 | 43 |
| US-30 | 10 |
| Sh 52 | 6 |
| Elmore | 3 |
| 16Th | 3 |
| 16Th St | 2 |
| I 84 Ic 3 Wb Off Ramp | 2 |
ZIP 83655 at a glance
| Population | 5,748 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,542 |
| Median home value | $371,021 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Payette 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +180% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | -12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +31% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83655
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83655?
Payette County has had 169 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 118 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 83655?
I-84 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83655 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83655?
The worst month is August: 13.6% of truck crashes in Payette County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83655?
Since 2015, Payette County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83655 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Payette County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83655?
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.