ZIP 83870 (Tensed, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83870: 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 |
Compared with Idaho, Benewah County is lower 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.
Benewah County at a glance: January 17.5% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 103 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benewah County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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 83870 happened on US-95 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83870 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 34.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Idaho.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 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 83870 at a glance
| Population | 421 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Median home value | $503,470 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83870
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83870?
Benewah County has had 103 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83870?
January has the most truck crashes in Benewah County, 17.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 83870?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benewah County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 83870 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Benewah County has 85.5 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83870?
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.