ZIP 83858 (Rathdrum, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83858: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kootenai 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
11 of 540 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kootenai County compares with Idaho
Kootenai County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kootenai County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kootenai County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Idaho, Kootenai County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kootenai County at a glance: 16.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Idaho: 10.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kootenai County. They injured 245 people and killed 26.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 18.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
US-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 83858 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-53 (3), SR-41 (2) and Pleasant View Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Idaho.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83858 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.7% 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 Kootenai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 5 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-41 | 2 |
| Pleasant View Rd | 1 |
| Prairie Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kootenai County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 195 |
| US-95 | 89 |
| Sh 53 | 42 |
| Sh 41 | 31 |
| Sh 3 | 11 |
| Prairie | 9 |
| Seltice | 8 |
| Hayden | 7 |
ZIP 83858 at a glance
| Population | 20,137 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,380 |
| Median home value | $512,736 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kootenai 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 | 15 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 53 | +255% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 44 | -17% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 40 | -9% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83858
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83858?
Since 2015, 540 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kootenai County (245 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 83858?
Since 2015, US-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83858: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83858?
July has the most truck crashes in Kootenai County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83858?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kootenai County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83858 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Kootenai County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 83858?
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.