ZIP 83815 (Coeur D Alene, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83815: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for 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
July has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.7% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 83815 is US-95, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-53 (3), I-90 (2) and Appleway Ave (1).
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 83815 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 8 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| Appleway Ave | 1 |
| Pleasant View Rd | 1 |
| Prairie Ave | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
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 83815 at a glance
| Population | 41,405 |
| Density | 1,024 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,864 |
| Median home value | $500,538 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83815
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83815?
540 truck crashes have been reported in Kootenai County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 245 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 83815?
NHTSA data shows US-95 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83815 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83815?
Truck crashes in Kootenai County peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83815?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kootenai County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83815 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kootenai County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83815?
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.