ZIP 83716 (Boise, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83716: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elmore 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
7 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Elmore County compares with Idaho
Elmore County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elmore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elmore County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.4% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.4% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Elmore County: 23.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 16.0% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elmore County since 2015: 283 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
23.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 83716.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83716 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.4% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elmore County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 322 |
| US-20 | 18 |
| Sh 51 | 9 |
| Sh 167 | 7 |
| Sailor Creek Rd | 4 |
| Sh 78 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| Sunset Strip | 3 |
ZIP 83716 at a glance
| Population | 21,402 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,822 |
| Median home value | $611,281 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elmore 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 36 | +32% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 29 | -19% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +31% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83716
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83716?
Elmore County has had 434 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 283 people and killing 30.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83716?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Elmore County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83716?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83716 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Elmore County records 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83716?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.