ZIP 83706 (Boise, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83706: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ada County: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (24 since 2015), vs 1.6% across 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
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
8.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-55 (2), 16th St (1) and Executive Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Their busiest month is October, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 9.1 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83706 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| Executive Dr | 1 |
| Gowen Rd | 1 |
| S Eagle Rd | 1 |
| S Federal Way | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| US-26 | 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 83706 at a glance
| Population | 35,524 |
| Density | 1,846 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,893 |
| Median home value | $536,345 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 83706
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83706?
1,012 truck crashes have been reported in Ada County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 480 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83706?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83706 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83706?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Ada County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83706?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Ada County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83706 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 83706?
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.