ZIP 83873 (Wallace, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83873: 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 |
Compared with Idaho, Shoshone County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Shoshone County: 32.3% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.2% across Idaho.
Overview
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shoshone County. They injured 76 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
49.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 83873 is I-90, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shoshone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 83873 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shoshone County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 49.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Shoshone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| Bl I-90 E Mullan Ave | 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 83873 at a glance
| Population | 1,569 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,852 |
| Median home value | $275,678 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83873
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 83873?
Shoshone County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 83873?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 83873 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83873?
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 83873?
Since 2015, Shoshone County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 83873 compared with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Shoshone County has 122.1 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83873?
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.