East Wenatchee, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Wenatchee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Wenatchee and Chelan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chelan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 230 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chelan County compares with Washington
Chelan County against Washington and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chelan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Chelan County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.3 | 25.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 53% 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% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.6% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.8% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Chelan County sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Chelan County: 38.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 230 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chelan County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in East Wenatchee since 2015; patterns below come from Chelan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.6%).
November through March accounts for 57.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 38.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East Wenatchee since 2015: SR-28 (1) and Skyline Dr (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for East Wenatchee fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.2% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 38.5% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chelan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Skyline Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chelan County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-97*176.00 | 6 |
| Sr-2*110.00 | 4 |
| Sr-97*164.00 | 4 |
| Sr-2 Mp 096.20 | 3 |
| Sr-2*077.00 | 3 |
| Sr-2*115.00 | 3 |
| Sr-97*165.00 | 3 |
| Sr-97*170.00 | 3 |
East Wenatchee at a glance
| Population | 14,330 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,782 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98801) | $81,488 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98801) | $456,005 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chelan 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 | 16 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +1% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 21 | +12% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Wenatchee
How common are truck crashes in East Wenatchee?
Since 2015, 230 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chelan County (39 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Wenatchee?
The worst month is January: 14.3% of truck crashes in Chelan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Wenatchee?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Chelan County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does East Wenatchee compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chelan County has 26.3 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Wenatchee?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.