ZIP 83801 (Athol, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kootenai 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
11 of 540 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kootenai County compares with Idaho
Kootenai County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kootenai County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kootenai County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Idaho, Kootenai County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Kootenai County: 16.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.2% in Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kootenai County. They injured 245 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83801 since 2015: US-95 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83801 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kootenai County.
- With 18.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kootenai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kootenai County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 195 |
| US-95 | 89 |
| Sh 53 | 42 |
| Sh 41 | 31 |
| Sh 3 | 11 |
| Prairie | 9 |
| Seltice | 8 |
| Hayden | 7 |
ZIP 83801 at a glance
| Population | 7,553 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,108 |
| Median home value | $616,535 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kootenai 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 | 15 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | +255% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 44 | -17% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 40 | -9% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83801?
540 truck crashes have been reported in Kootenai County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 245 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83801?
The worst month is July: 12.4% of truck crashes in Kootenai County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83801?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Kootenai County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83801 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Kootenai County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83801?
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.