ZIP 83804 (Blanchard, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83804: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bonner 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
2 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bonner County compares with Idaho
Bonner County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bonner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bonner County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.6% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Bonner County has lower values than Idaho for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Idaho on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Bonner County at a glance: 14.8% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Idaho: 10.2%).
Overview
Police reported 178 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bonner County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.6% 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 83804 since 2015: Dufort Rd (1), SR-41 (1) and Spirit Lake Cuttoff (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83804 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bonner County.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bonner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Dufort Rd | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
| Spirit Lake Cuttoff | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bonner County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 84 |
| US-2 | 23 |
| Sh 200 | 19 |
| Sh 41 | 10 |
| Sh 57 | 3 |
| Dufort | 3 |
| Clagstone Rd | 2 |
| Dickensheet | 2 |
ZIP 83804 at a glance
| Population | 2,092 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,302 |
| Median home value | $396,800 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bonner 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 | 7 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +199% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | -24% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -9% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83804
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83804?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Bonner County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 97 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83804?
Truck crashes in Bonner County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83804?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bonner County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83804 compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bonner County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83804?
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.