ZIP 83856 (Priest River, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83856: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Idaho for 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.
Bonner County at a glance: 14.8% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.2% in Idaho.
Overview
Bonner County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 83856 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83856 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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
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 (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 83856 at a glance
| Population | 6,885 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,285 |
| Median home value | $420,680 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83856
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83856?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Bonner County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 97 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83856?
Truck crashes in Bonner County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83856?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bonner County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83856 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bonner County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 83856?
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.