Longview, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Longview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Longview 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 sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Longview: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Longview: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Cowlitz County has recorded 597 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Longview had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cowlitz County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Longview with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-432 (2), CR-APIARY Rd (1) and CR-MOUNT Pleasant Rd (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 Longview fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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-APIARY Rd | 1 |
| CR-MOUNT Pleasant Rd | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| SR-411 | 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 |
Longview at a glance
| Population | 38,294 |
| Land area | 14.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,587 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98632) | $66,305 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98632) | $378,493 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Longview
How many truck accidents are there in Longview?
Since 2015, 597 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cowlitz County (109 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Longview?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Longview: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Longview?
May has the most truck crashes in Cowlitz County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Longview?
Since 2015, Cowlitz County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Longview compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Cowlitz County has 44.8 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Longview?
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.