Benton City, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Benton City and Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 950 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Washington
Benton County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Benton County sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Benton City: I-82 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Benton City.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 950 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 93 truck crashes reported in Benton City since 2015, this page uses Benton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-E Sellards Road (1), CR-SELLARDS Rd (1) and SR-224 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Benton City fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-82; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; 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
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-82 | 2 |
| CR-E Sellards Road | 1 |
| CR-SELLARDS Rd | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| SR-240 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-395*018.00 | 8 |
| Sr-240*033.90 | 6 |
| Sr-240*043.00 | 5 |
| Sr-395*014.00 | 5 |
| Sr-395*018.60 | 5 |
| Sellards Road/Travis Road | 4 |
| Sr-14*160.90 | 4 |
| Sr-14*167.25 | 4 |
Benton City at a glance
| Population | 3,876 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,557 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99320) | $90,102 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99320) | $376,159 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 28 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +54% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 64 | +47% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 87 | +35% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 87. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benton City
How many truck crashes happen in Benton City?
Since 2015, 950 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (160 injured, 32 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Benton City?
I-82 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Benton City since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton City?
January has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Benton City?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Benton City compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Benton City?
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.