ZIP 83810 (Cataldo, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83810: 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 |
Kootenai County sits below Idaho 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% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.2% across Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 540 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kootenai County since 2015: 245 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83810 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83810 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Idaho; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Kootenai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
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 83810 at a glance
| Population | 1,412 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $132,344 |
| Median home value | $574,829 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83810
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83810?
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kootenai County (245 injured, 26 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83810?
The worst month is July: 12.4% of truck crashes in Kootenai County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83810?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Kootenai County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83810 compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Kootenai County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83810?
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.