Curlew, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Curlew: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Curlew 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Washington, Ferry County is lower on after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Ferry County at a glance: 37.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Curlew since 2015; patterns below come from Ferry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 19.6% of truck crashes.
37.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Curlew since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Curlew fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 37.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ferry 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 (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 |
Curlew at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99118) | $68,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99118) | $324,128 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Curlew
How many truck crashes happen in Curlew?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ferry County (8 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Curlew?
The worst month is January: 15.2% of truck crashes in Ferry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Curlew?
Since 2015, Ferry County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Curlew compare with Washington?
Ferry County records 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Curlew?
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.