Prosser, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prosser: 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
1 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prosser compares with Washington
Prosser against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prosser stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prosser | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 269.7 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 10.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.6% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 77% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.6% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 24.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Washington, Prosser is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Prosser: 1 in 192 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 2.2% for Washington.
Overview
Police reported 203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prosser since 2015: 32 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Prosser since 2015: I-82 (3) and CR-HANKS Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Prosser fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Prosser
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-82 | 3 |
| CR-HANKS Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prosser) |
|---|---|
| Sr-14*160.90 | 4 |
| Sr-14*167.25 | 4 |
| Sr-221*025.00 | 3 |
| Sr-221*023.00 | 3 |
| Sr-241*013.00 | 3 |
| Sr-14*167.20 | 3 |
| Sr-14*168.00 | 3 |
| Sr-221*007.40 | 3 |
Prosser at a glance
| Population | 6,540 |
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,265 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99350) | $81,014 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99350) | $332,909 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prosser 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 | 7 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | +64% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +38% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +10% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prosser
How common are truck crashes in Prosser?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Prosser since 2015, with 10 deaths and 32 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Prosser?
Truck crashes in Prosser peak in September, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Prosser?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Prosser since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Prosser compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 269.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Prosser, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Prosser?
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.