Ridgefield, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridgefield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridgefield 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 sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Ridgefield: I-5 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Ridgefield.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 990 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 115 truck crashes reported in Ridgefield since 2015, this page uses Clark County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ridgefield is I-5, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-503 (2), CR-NE 259Th St (1) and CR-NE 78Th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Their busiest month is May, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Ridgefield fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| SR-503 | 2 |
| CR-NE 259Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE 82Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-NE Cedar Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-NE Highway 99 | 1 |
| CR-NW Pacific Hwy | 1 |
| I-205 | 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 |
Ridgefield at a glance
| Population | 15,359 |
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,035 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98642) | $120,822 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98642) | $651,554 |
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 Ridgefield
How common are truck crashes in Ridgefield?
990 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 191 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ridgefield?
I-5 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ridgefield since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ridgefield?
November has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ridgefield?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ridgefield compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 16.3 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ridgefield?
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.