Entiat, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Entiat: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Entiat 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
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 has lower values than Washington for 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 105 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Entiat since 2015, this page uses Douglas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-97 leads within 10 miles of Entiat with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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 Entiat fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-97, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 16.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 4 |
| 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 |
Entiat at a glance
| Population | 1,561 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 716 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98843) | $69,425 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98843) | $709,312 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Entiat
How many truck crashes happen in Entiat?
218 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 105 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Entiat?
Since 2015, US-97 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Entiat: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Entiat?
The worst month is December: 11.5% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Entiat?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Entiat compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Entiat?
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.