ZIP 83704 (Boise, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83704: 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. It runs above Idaho on garbage-truck share.
Ada County at a glance: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ada County. They injured 480 people and killed 42.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
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). Next come SR-55 (3), SR-44 (2) and 16th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.1 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83704 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ada County.
- 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 83704 at a glance
| Population | 42,719 |
| Density | 1,885 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,390 |
| Median home value | $387,326 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83704
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83704?
1,012 truck crashes have been reported in Ada County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 480 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 83704?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83704 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83704?
Truck crashes in Ada County peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83704?
Since 2015, Ada County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83704 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ada County has 16.0 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83704?
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.