Clallam County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clallam County: 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
4 of 154 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clallam County compares with Washington
Clallam County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clallam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clallam County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.0 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Clallam County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clallam County: US-101 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes in Clallam County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 154 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clallam County. They injured 44 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
US-101 leads in Clallam County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-KITCHEN Dick Rd (1), CR-W Silberhorn Rd (1) and SR-112 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Clallam County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clallam County.
- Look at alternatives to US-101 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 37.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- 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 Clallam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clallam County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 6 |
| CR-KITCHEN Dick Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Silberhorn Rd | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clallam County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-101*200.50 | 2 |
| Sr-101*252.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*269.00 | 2 |
| Sr-112*022.30 | 2 |
| Sr-112*038.90 | 2 |
| Sr-112*047.33 | 2 |
| Sr-112*057.60 | 2 |
| Black Diamond Rd Blk 2900 | 1 |
Clallam County at a glance
| Population | 77,958 |
| Land area | 1,738.8 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,171 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clallam 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 | 10 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | -11% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | +35% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | -1% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clallam County
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Questions fleets ask about Clallam County
How many truck crashes happen in Clallam County?
154 truck crashes have been reported in Clallam County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 44 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clallam County?
NHTSA data shows US-101 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Clallam County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clallam County?
Truck crashes in Clallam County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clallam County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Clallam County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Clallam County compare with Washington?
Clallam County records 17.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clallam County?
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.