ZIP 83812 (Clarkia, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83812: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shoshone 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 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shoshone County compares with Idaho
Shoshone County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shoshone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shoshone County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 49.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.3% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Shoshone 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.
What stands out in Shoshone County: 32.3% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.2% across Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 202 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shoshone County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 57.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Idaho.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 49.7% 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 83812 since 2015: Nf-301 (1) and SR-3 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shoshone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83812 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 49.7% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Shoshone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Nf-301 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shoshone County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 177 |
| Sh 3 | 5 |
| Coeur D Alene River Rd | 4 |
| Coeur D Alene River | 1 |
| E Mullan Ave | 1 |
| Fs 534 | 1 |
| Fsr 301 | 1 |
| Fsr 436 | 1 |
ZIP 83812 at a glance
| Population | 11 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,500 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shoshone 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 | 10 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 13 | +26% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +27% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83812
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83812?
202 truck crashes have been reported in Shoshone County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 76 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83812?
The worst month is December: 15.3% of truck crashes in Shoshone County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83812?
Since 2015, Shoshone County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83812 compare with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 122.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shoshone County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83812?
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.