Salmon Creek, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salmon Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salmon Creek 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.
Salmon Creek at a glance: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Salmon Creek: 2.2 in 2016–19, 4.0 in 2020–24.
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 Salmon Creek since 2015, this page uses Clark County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by Ne Columbia Blvd (3), I-205 (2) and Ne Marine Dr (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 Salmon Creek fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| I-205 | 2 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 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 |
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 |
Salmon Creek at a glance
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98685) | $130,972 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98685) | $598,890 |
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 Salmon Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Salmon Creek?
Clark County has had 990 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 191 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Salmon Creek?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salmon Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Salmon Creek?
November has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Salmon Creek?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Salmon Creek compared with Washington?
Clark County records 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Salmon Creek?
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.