Washougal, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washougal: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washougal 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.
Washougal at a glance: I-84 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Washougal: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 990 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Washougal had 18 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clark County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of Washougal with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Ne Marine Dr (3), SR-14 (3) and Frontage Marine Ramp (1).
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 Washougal 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-84; 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-84 | 4 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 3 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| Frontage Marine Ramp | 1 |
| I-205 | 1 |
| Nw Burnside Rd | 1 |
| Nw Sundial Rd | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-500 | 1 |
| Se Butler Rd | 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 |
Washougal at a glance
| Population | 17,944 |
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,015 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98607) | $128,318 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98607) | $699,787 |
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 Washougal
How common are truck crashes in Washougal?
Clark County has had 990 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 191 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Washougal?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washougal since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washougal?
The worst month is November: 10.3% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washougal?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Washougal compare 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 Washougal?
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.