Sequim, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sequim: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sequim 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Clallam County at a glance: 37.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, vs 24.8% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 154 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clallam County since 2015: 44 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Sequim since 2015, this page uses Clallam County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sequim since 2015 were spread across roads: US-101 (2), CR-KITCHEN Dick Rd (1) and CR-W Silberhorn Rd (1).
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 Sequim 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
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 (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 |
Sequim at a glance
| Population | 8,199 |
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,298 per 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 |
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 Sequim
How many truck accidents are there in Sequim?
Clallam County has had 154 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sequim?
October has the most truck crashes in Clallam County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sequim?
Since 2015, Clallam County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sequim compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Clallam County has 17.0 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sequim?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.