ZIP 83703 (Boise, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83703: 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 sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
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). It is followed by SR-55 (3), SR-44 (2) and 16th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Their busiest month is October, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 9.1, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83703 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 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 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| Executive Dr | 1 |
| Gowen Rd | 1 |
| S Eagle Rd | 1 |
| S Federal Way | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
| Warm Springs Ave | 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 83703 at a glance
| Population | 17,583 |
| Density | 835 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,910 |
| Median home value | $508,124 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83703
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83703?
Ada County has had 1,012 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 480 people and killing 42.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83703?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83703 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83703?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Ada County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83703?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Ada County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83703 compare with Idaho?
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 83703?
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.