ZIP 83861 (Saint Maries, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83861: 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.
What stands out in Benewah County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83861 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-6 (2) and Fs-50 St Joe River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83861 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 34.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Idaho; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 2 |
| Fs-50 St Joe River Rd | 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 83861 at a glance
| Population | 7,275 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,508 |
| Median home value | $312,612 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83861
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 83861?
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 83861?
The worst month is January: 17.5% of truck crashes in Benewah County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 83861?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Benewah County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 83861 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 83861?
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.