ZIP 83656 (Notus, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83656: 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 |
Compared with Idaho, Canyon County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Canyon County: 1 in 40 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.5%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 1,004 crashes involving commercial trucks in Canyon County since 2015: 596 people were injured and 45 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% 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 (9). After it: US-95 (5), US-20 (4) and Allendale Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.3, vs 4.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83656 fleets
- Build extra time into September 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.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Canyon County.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Canyon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 9 |
| US-95 | 5 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| Allendale Rd | 1 |
| Farmway Rd | 1 |
| Look Rd | 1 |
| Market Rd | 1 |
| Old 30 Hwy | 1 |
| Old Highway 30 | 1 |
| Riverside Rd | 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 83656 at a glance
| Population | 560 |
| Density | 842 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,750 |
| Median home value | $281,409 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 88. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83656
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83656?
Canyon County has had 1,004 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 596 people and killing 45.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83656?
I-84 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83656 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83656?
The worst month is September: 10.7% of truck crashes in Canyon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83656?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Canyon County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83656 compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 32.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Canyon County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83656?
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.