Richland, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland: 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 224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richland compares with Washington
Richland against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.5 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.4% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Richland has lower values than Washington for deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Richland: US-395 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 224 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richland since 2015: 43 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
12.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
US-395 leads within 10 miles of Richland with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-182 (2), I-82 (2) and CR-TAYLOR Flats Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Richland fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-395; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.4% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Richland
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 |
| CR-TAYLOR Flats Rd | 1 |
| Columbia Dr | 1 |
| N 4th Ave | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| SR-240 | 1 |
| W 4th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland) |
|---|---|
| Sr-240*033.90 | 6 |
| Sr-240*030.60 | 3 |
| Sr-240*028.20 | 3 |
| Sr-240*034.00 | 3 |
| Sr-240*031.40 | 3 |
| Sr-24*041.65 | 3 |
| Sr-240*011.00 | 3 |
| Sr-240*020.00 | 2 |
Richland at a glance
| Population | 64,372 |
| Land area | 42.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,516 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99354) | $91,933 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99354) | $391,744 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 5 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +76% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | +78% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +36% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 20. 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 Richland
How many truck crashes happen in Richland?
Richland has had 224 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Richland?
NHTSA data shows US-395 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richland?
Truck crashes in Richland peak in December, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richland?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richland since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Richland compared with Washington?
Richland records 29.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richland?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.