Port Angeles East, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Port Angeles East: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Port Angeles East 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 |
Clallam County sits below Washington 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: 37.0% share of truck crashes in the morning rush (Washington: 24.8%).
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.
Port Angeles East had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clallam County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Port Angeles East since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-KITCHEN Dick Rd (1) and US-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Port Angeles East fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 37.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clallam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-KITCHEN Dick Rd | 1 |
| US-101 | 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 |
Port Angeles East at a glance
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98362) | $70,123 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98362) | $404,245 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Port Angeles East
How many truck crashes happen in Port Angeles East?
154 truck crashes have been reported in Clallam County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 44 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Port Angeles East?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Clallam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Port Angeles East?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clallam County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Port Angeles East compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Clallam County has 17.0 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Port Angeles East?
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.