Douglas County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Douglas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Washington
Douglas County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 2.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Douglas County sits below Washington on morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Douglas County at a glance: 16.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 218 truck crashes since 2015, with 105 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
16.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Douglas County is US-97, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-28 (2), CR-MCNEIL Canyon Rd (1) and US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Douglas County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Look at alternatives to US-97 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.1% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| CR-MCNEIL Canyon Rd | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-2*120.00 | 4 |
| Sr-2*128.00 | 3 |
| Sr-2*187.40 | 3 |
| Sr-97*220.50 | 3 |
| 6Th St Se/S Lyle Ave | 2 |
| Mcneil Canyon Rd | 2 |
| Nelpar | 2 |
| Sr-17*122.00 | 2 |
Douglas County at a glance
| Population | 45,795 |
| Land area | 1,819.2 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,513 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | +36% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | +34% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Douglas County
ZIP codes in Douglas County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Douglas County
How many truck crashes happen in Douglas County?
218 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 105 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Douglas County?
Since 2015, US-97 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Douglas County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Douglas County?
December has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Douglas County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Douglas County compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Douglas County?
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.