ZIP 83809 (Careywood, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83809: 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 sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bonner County: 14.8% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.2% in Idaho.
Overview
Bonner County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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 83809 since 2015: US-95 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83809 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- 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 Bonner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 2 |
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 83809 at a glance
| Population | 393 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,615 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83809
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83809?
Bonner County has had 178 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83809?
January has the most truck crashes in Bonner County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83809?
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 83809 compared with Idaho?
Bonner County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83809?
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.