West Pasco, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Pasco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Pasco 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 has lower values than Washington for 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.
West Pasco at a glance: US-395 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Pasco since 2015.
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.
West Pasco had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Benton County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-395 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-182 (2), I-82 (2) and CR-TAYLOR Flats Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for West Pasco fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-395 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 13.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Benton County
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 |
| W 4th Ave | 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 |
West Pasco at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 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 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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Pasco
How many truck accidents are there in West Pasco?
Since 2015, 950 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (160 injured, 32 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Pasco?
Since 2015, US-395 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Pasco: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Pasco?
The worst month is January: 10.4% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Pasco?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does West Pasco compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Pasco?
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.