ZIP 83805 (Bonners Ferry, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83805: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boundary 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
0 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Boundary County compares with Idaho
Boundary County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boundary County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boundary County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.9 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.0% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 63.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.6× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Boundary County sits below Idaho on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Boundary County at a glance: December worst month: 22.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boundary County. They injured 41 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 22.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 63.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 39.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 83805.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boundary County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83805 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 39.0% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Boundary 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 (Boundary County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 59 |
| US-2 | 11 |
| Sh 1 | 3 |
| Main | 2 |
| Roosevelt | 2 |
| Ball Creek Rd | 1 |
| Fsr 402 | 1 |
| Meadow Creek Rd | 1 |
ZIP 83805 at a glance
| Population | 9,174 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,083 |
| Median home value | $417,208 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boundary 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +41% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +5% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | -9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83805
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83805?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Boundary County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 41 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83805?
The worst month is December: 22.9% of truck crashes in Boundary County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83805?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boundary County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83805 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Boundary County has 49.9 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83805?
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.