Orchards, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orchards: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orchards 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.
What stands out in Orchards: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Orchards: 2.5 in 2016–19, 4.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 990 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 191 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Orchards since 2015; patterns below come from Clark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come Ne Marine Dr (5), 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 Orchards fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 5 |
| I-205 | 3 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| SR-503 | 2 |
| CR-NE 259Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE Highway 99 | 1 |
| I-84 | 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 |
Orchards at a glance
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98662) | $94,303 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98662) | $452,861 |
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. 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 Orchards
How many truck accidents are there in Orchards?
Clark County has had 990 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 191 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Orchards?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Orchards: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Orchards?
The worst month is November: 10.3% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Orchards?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Orchards compare with Washington for truck crashes?
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 Orchards?
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.