ZIP 83866 (Santa, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83866: 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 has lower values than Idaho for deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 17.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Idaho.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.2% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83866 happened on SR-6 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 83866 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Benewah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 2 |
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 83866 at a glance
| Population | 352 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,711 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83866
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83866?
103 truck crashes have been reported in Benewah County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 58 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 83866?
Truck crashes in Benewah County peak in January, with 17.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83866?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Benewah County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83866 compared with Idaho?
Benewah County records 85.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83866?
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.