Boyds, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boyds: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boyds and Ferry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ferry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ferry County compares with Washington
Ferry County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ferry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ferry County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.0% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 3.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Ferry County sits below Washington on after dark. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Ferry County at a glance: 37.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ferry County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 87 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Boyds since 2015, this page uses Ferry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 19.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 37.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Boyds since 2015: US-395 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Boyds fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 37.0% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ferry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ferry County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-20*319.00 | 2 |
| Sr-395*241.90 | 2 |
| Sr-395*242.00 | 2 |
| Art Creel Rd/St Peters Creek Rd | 1 |
| Bridge Creek Road/Tinnell Road | 1 |
| Deadman Creek Rd/Hwy 395 | 1 |
| Deadman Crk Road/Sr-395 | 1 |
| Empire Creek Rd/Mcquiin Rd | 1 |
Boyds at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99141) | $58,302 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99141) | $320,465 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ferry 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -18% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +30% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -7% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boyds
How many truck crashes happen in Boyds?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ferry County (8 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Boyds?
Truck crashes in Ferry County peak in January, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Boyds?
Since 2015, Ferry County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Boyds compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Ferry County records 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Boyds?
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.