ZIP 83852 (Ponderay, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83852: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bonner 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 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bonner County compares with Idaho
Bonner County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bonner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bonner County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.6% | 16.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Bonner County sits below Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Idaho on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Bonner County: 14.8% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Idaho: 10.2%).
Overview
Bonner County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.6% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83852 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-95 (3) and SR-200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83852 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bonner County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- 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 Bonner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 3 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bonner County) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 84 |
| US-2 | 23 |
| Sh 200 | 19 |
| Sh 41 | 10 |
| Sh 57 | 3 |
| Dufort | 3 |
| Clagstone Rd | 2 |
| Dickensheet | 2 |
ZIP 83852 at a glance
| Population | 1,515 |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,385 |
| Median home value | $415,086 |
| Home ownership | 31% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bonner 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 | 7 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +199% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | -24% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -9% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83852
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83852?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bonner County (97 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83852?
January has the most truck crashes in Bonner County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83852?
Since 2015, Bonner County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 83852 compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Bonner County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83852?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.