ZIP 83830 (Fernwood, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benewah 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 103 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benewah County compares with Idaho
Benewah County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benewah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benewah County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.2% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.3% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.1% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Benewah County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Benewah County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 17.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Benewah County has recorded 103 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 17.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83830 since 2015 were spread across roads: Nf-301 (1), SR-3 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83830 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benewah County.
- Morning starts matter: 34.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.2% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Benewah 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 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benewah County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 29 |
| Sh 3 | 22 |
| Sh 5 | 17 |
| Sh 6 | 8 |
| Fsr 50 | 3 |
| Fsr 50 Rd | 2 |
| Railroad | 2 |
| Sh 60 | 2 |
ZIP 83830 at a glance
| Population | 45 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,182 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benewah 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 | 12 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | -29% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 8 | -8% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83830
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83830?
103 truck crashes have been reported in Benewah County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83830?
January has the most truck crashes in Benewah County, 17.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83830?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benewah County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83830 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Benewah County records 85.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83830?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.