Burbank, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burbank: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burbank and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
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 |
Franklin County has lower values than Washington for 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.
Franklin County at a glance: +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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Burbank since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
11.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burbank since 2015 were spread across roads: I-182 (2), US-395 (2), Columbia Dr (1), I-82 (1) and N 4th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Burbank fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- With 11.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-182 | 2 |
| US-395 | 2 |
| Columbia Dr | 1 |
| I-82 | 1 |
| N 4th Ave | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
| W 4th Ave | 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 |
Burbank at a glance
| Land area | 7.8 sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burbank
How many truck crashes happen in Burbank?
Franklin County has had 597 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burbank?
The worst month is September: 12.6% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Burbank?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Burbank compare with Washington?
Franklin County records 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Burbank?
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.