Mount Vista, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Vista: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Vista 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.
What stands out in Mount Vista: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Mount Vista (1.5 → 2.8).
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mount Vista since 2015; patterns below come from Clark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Mount Vista with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-205 (2), SR-500 (2) and SR-503 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is May, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Mount Vista fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clark County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 7 |
| I-205 | 2 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| SR-503 | 2 |
| CR-NE 259Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE 82Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-NE Highway 99 | 1 |
| Mu-Ne Fourth Plain Blvd | 1 |
| Ne 23rd Ct | 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 |
Mount Vista at a glance
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98686) | $107,801 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98686) | $593,578 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Vista
How common are truck crashes in Mount Vista?
Since 2015, 990 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (191 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mount Vista?
I-5 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mount Vista since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mount Vista?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in November, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mount Vista?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Mount Vista compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mount Vista?
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.