Coulee City, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coulee City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coulee City 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Douglas County: 16.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Police reported 218 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 105 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
Coulee City had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Douglas County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Coulee City.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Coulee City fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 16.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
Coulee City at a glance
| Population | 554 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 600 per 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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coulee City
How many truck crashes happen in Coulee City?
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (105 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Coulee City?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in December, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Coulee City?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coulee City 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 Coulee City?
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.