ZIP 83851 (Plummer, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83851: 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 |
Benewah County sits below Idaho 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.
The headline for Benewah County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 17.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 103 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benewah County. They injured 58 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.6%).
25.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83851 since 2015: US-95 (2) and SR-274 (1). No single road stands out.
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 83851 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.3% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- 25.2% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 2 |
| SR-274 | 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 83851 at a glance
| Population | 2,113 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,356 |
| Median home value | $251,766 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 83851
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83851?
Benewah County has had 103 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 83851?
The worst month is January: 17.5% of truck crashes in Benewah County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83851?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benewah County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83851 compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 85.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benewah County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83851?
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.