Bell Hill, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bell Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bell Hill and Clallam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clallam County numbers.
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 runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Clallam County at a glance: 37.0% in the 6–10 am morning rush, against 24.8% across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 154 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clallam County. They injured 44 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bell Hill since 2015, this page uses Clallam County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bell Hill since 2015: US-101 (2), CR-KITCHEN Dick Rd (1) and CR-W Silberhorn Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Bell Hill fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.0% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| CR-KITCHEN Dick Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Silberhorn Rd | 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 |
Bell Hill at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98382) | $74,189 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98382) | $493,287 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bell Hill
How many truck crashes happen in Bell Hill?
154 truck crashes have been reported in Clallam County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 44 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bell Hill?
October has the most truck crashes in Clallam County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bell Hill?
Since 2015, Clallam County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Bell Hill compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 17.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clallam County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bell Hill?
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.