Banks Lake South, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Banks Lake South: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Banks Lake South and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Washington, Douglas County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Washington on 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Banks Lake South since 2015; patterns below come from Douglas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Banks Lake South since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Banks Lake South fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.1% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Banks Lake South at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99115) | $62,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99115) | $243,600 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Banks Lake South
How common are truck crashes in Banks Lake South?
Douglas County has had 218 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 105 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Banks Lake South?
December has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Banks Lake South?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Banks Lake South compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Banks Lake South?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.