Franklin County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 597 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Washington
Franklin County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Washington, Franklin County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Franklin County: +89% yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 in the 2000s to 39 in the 2010s.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 597 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Franklin County is US-395, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-182 (2), CR-TAYLOR Flats Rd (1) and I-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Franklin County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-395; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.3% 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 4 |
| I-182 | 2 |
| CR-TAYLOR Flats Rd | 1 |
| I-82 | 1 |
| N 4th Ave | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-260 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-395*025.11 | 9 |
| Sr-17*020.20 | 8 |
| Sr-395*025.10 | 8 |
| Sr-395*027.60 | 6 |
| Sr-395*027.00 | 5 |
| Sr-395*060.00 | 5 |
| Sr-12*294.00 | 4 |
| Sr-395*029.00 | 4 |
Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 101,238 |
| Land area | 1,241.6 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $87,316 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 18 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | +11% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 39 | +89% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 56 | +45% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Franklin County
ZIP codes in Franklin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Franklin County
How common are truck crashes in Franklin County?
Since 2015, 597 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (120 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Franklin County?
Since 2015, US-395 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Franklin County: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County?
The worst month is September: 12.6% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Franklin County?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Franklin County compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Franklin County?
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.