Lexington, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lexington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lexington and Cowlitz County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cowlitz County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 597 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cowlitz County compares with Washington
Cowlitz County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cowlitz County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cowlitz County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.8 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 9.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Cowlitz County has lower values than Washington for deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Lexington: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lexington: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 597 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cowlitz County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lexington since 2015, this page uses Cowlitz County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Lexington with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-432 (2), CR-MOUNT Pleasant Rd (1) and I-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Lexington fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cowlitz County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| SR-432 | 2 |
| CR-MOUNT Pleasant Rd | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| SR-411 | 1 |
| SR-504 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cowlitz County) |
|---|---|
| Industrial Way | 8 |
| Sr-432*010.00 | 6 |
| 3Rd Ave Blk 500 | 4 |
| I-5 Mp 054.10 | 3 |
| Sr-432*004.40 | 3 |
| Sr-432*004.50 | 3 |
| Sr-433*001.00 | 3 |
| Tennant Way Blk 600 | 3 |
Lexington at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98626) | $75,528 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98626) | $367,177 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cowlitz 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 | 26 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 37 | +40% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 43 | +18% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 56 | +29% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lexington
How common are truck crashes in Lexington?
Cowlitz County has had 597 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lexington?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lexington: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lexington?
May has the most truck crashes in Cowlitz County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lexington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Cowlitz County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lexington compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cowlitz County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lexington?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.