ZIP 83827 (Elk River, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clearwater 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 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Clearwater County compares with Idaho
Clearwater County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clearwater County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clearwater County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Clearwater County has lower values than Idaho for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clearwater County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.6% in Idaho.
Overview
Police reported 60 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clearwater County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 70 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
19.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 83827.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clearwater County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83827 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clearwater County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% 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
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 Clearwater 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 (Clearwater County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 11 | 14 |
| US-12 | 11 |
| Grangemont | 11 |
| Grangemont Rd | 6 |
| Sh 8 | 3 |
| Dent Bridge | 2 |
| Beaver Creek Rd | 1 |
| Cavendish | 1 |
ZIP 83827 at a glance
| Population | 154 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,327 |
| Median home value | $232,781 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clearwater 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 | 6 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -29% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +41% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83827
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83827?
60 truck crashes have been reported in Clearwater County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 30 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83827?
January has the most truck crashes in Clearwater County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83827?
Since 2015, Clearwater County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83827 compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Clearwater County has 56.6 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83827?
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.