Amboy, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amboy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Amboy and Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clark County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
21 of 990 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Washington
Clark County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.3 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Clark County has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Clark County at a glance: 3.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 990 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Amboy since 2015, this page uses Clark County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
3.8% 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 Amboy since 2015: CR-NE 82Nd Ave (1), CR-NE Cedar Creek Rd (1), CR-NE Railroad Ave (1) and SR-503 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (14%).
Route planning tips for Amboy fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clark County.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-NE 82Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-NE Cedar Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-NE Railroad Ave | 1 |
| SR-503 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-14*001.00 | 5 |
| Sr-500*001.00 | 5 |
| Ne 78Th St Blk 3000 | 3 |
| Sr-14*006.00 | 3 |
| Sr-500*004.00 | 3 |
| Sr-500*005.00 | 3 |
| Sr-502*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-503*001.00 | 3 |
Amboy at a glance
| Land area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98601) | $106,776 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98601) | $507,267 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 29 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 62 | +114% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 73 | +18% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 90 | +23% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 90 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Amboy
How many truck accidents are there in Amboy?
990 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 191 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Amboy?
November has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Amboy?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Amboy compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 16.3 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Amboy?
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.