ZIP 83709 (Boise, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83709: 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 |
Compared with Idaho, Ada County is lower 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.3%, against 1.6% for Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ada County since 2015: 480 people were injured and 42 were killed.
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%).
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 83709 is I-84, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 16th St (1), Executive Dr (1) and Gowen Rd (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 83709 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ada County.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 6 |
| 16th St | 1 |
| Executive Dr | 1 |
| Gowen Rd | 1 |
| S Eagle Rd | 1 |
| S Federal Way | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 83709 at a glance
| Population | 58,928 |
| Density | 675 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,786 |
| Median home value | $474,242 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83709
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83709?
Since 2015, 1,012 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ada County (480 injured, 42 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83709?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83709 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83709?
September has the most truck crashes in Ada County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83709?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Ada County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 83709 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 16.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ada County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83709?
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.