ZIP 83868 (Smelterville, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83868: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shoshone 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
0 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shoshone County compares with Idaho
Shoshone County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shoshone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shoshone County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.1 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 49.7% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.3% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Shoshone County sits below Idaho on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Idaho on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Shoshone County: 32.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 10.2% in Idaho.
Overview
Shoshone County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 49.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Idaho: 16.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83868 since 2015: Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave (1) and I-90 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Shoshone County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83868 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shoshone County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 49.7% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Shoshone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shoshone County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 177 |
| Sh 3 | 5 |
| Coeur D Alene River Rd | 4 |
| Coeur D Alene River | 1 |
| E Mullan Ave | 1 |
| Fs 534 | 1 |
| Fsr 301 | 1 |
| Fsr 436 | 1 |
ZIP 83868 at a glance
| Population | 906 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,270 |
| Median home value | $138,952 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shoshone 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 | 10 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 13 | +26% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +27% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83868
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83868?
202 truck crashes have been reported in Shoshone County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 76 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83868?
Truck crashes in Shoshone County peak in December, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83868?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Shoshone County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83868 compared with Idaho?
The yearly rate is 122.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shoshone County, vs 37.4 for Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83868?
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.