Hazel Dell, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hazel Dell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hazel Dell 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 |
Compared with Washington, Clark County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Hazel Dell at a glance: I-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hazel Dell: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 990 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 191 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hazel Dell 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hazel Dell is I-5, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Ne Marine Dr (4), I-205 (3) and Ne Columbia Blvd (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Washington: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (14%).
Route planning tips for Hazel Dell fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 9 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 4 |
| I-205 | 3 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| SR-503 | 2 |
| CR-NE 259Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE Highway 99 | 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 |
Hazel Dell at a glance
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98665) | $88,559 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98665) | $472,196 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 90. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hazel Dell
How many truck crashes happen in Hazel Dell?
990 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 191 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hazel Dell?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hazel Dell since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hazel Dell?
November has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hazel Dell?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hazel Dell compared 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 Hazel Dell?
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.