Kennewick, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kennewick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
6 of 377 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kennewick compares with Washington
Kennewick against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kennewick stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kennewick | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.6% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kennewick 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 winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Kennewick: 16.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Kennewick has recorded 377 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 49.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Kennewick is US-395, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-182 (2), I-82 (2) and Columbia Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Kennewick fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kennewick.
- Look at alternatives to US-395 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 16.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kennewick
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 3 |
| I-182 | 2 |
| I-82 | 2 |
| Columbia Dr | 1 |
| N 4th Ave | 1 |
| W 4th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kennewick) |
|---|---|
| Sr-395*018.00 | 8 |
| Sr-395*018.60 | 5 |
| Sr-395*014.00 | 5 |
| Sr-240*043.00 | 5 |
| Sr-395*017.00 | 4 |
| Sr-14*175.00 | 4 |
| Sr-395*014.20 | 3 |
| Sr-395*014.22 | 3 |
Kennewick at a glance
| Population | 86,728 |
| Land area | 28.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3,042 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99336) | $62,527 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99336) | $317,910 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kennewick 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 | 9 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +75% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +49% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +60% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kennewick
How common are truck crashes in Kennewick?
377 truck crashes have been reported in Kennewick since 2015, with 10 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kennewick?
Since 2015, US-395 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kennewick: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kennewick?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Kennewick happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kennewick?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Kennewick since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Kennewick compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kennewick has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kennewick?
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.