Pomeroy, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pomeroy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pomeroy and Garfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Garfield County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garfield County compares with Washington
Garfield County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garfield County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.1 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Garfield County has lower values than Washington for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Garfield County at a glance: April 15.0% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 40 crashes involving commercial trucks in Garfield County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 112 days in fully reported years.
With 37 truck crashes reported in Pomeroy since 2015, this page uses Garfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Pomeroy happened on US-12 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Pomeroy fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Garfield County.
- 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 Garfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garfield County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-12*420.00 | 2 |
| Connell Hill Rd Blk 500 | 1 |
| Lynn Gulch Road/Casey Creek | 1 |
| Main St Blk 15 | 1 |
| Meadow Creek Rd/Breakdown Rd | 1 |
| Sr 12 Mp 394.30 | 1 |
| Sr 12 Mp 405.59 | 1 |
| Sr 12 Mp 407.50 | 1 |
Pomeroy at a glance
| Population | 1,471 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 828 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99347) | $64,699 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99347) | $237,368 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Garfield 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +2% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | +17% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -2% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pomeroy
How many truck accidents are there in Pomeroy?
Garfield County has had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pomeroy?
April has the most truck crashes in Garfield County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pomeroy?
Since 2015, Garfield County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Pomeroy compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Garfield County records 136.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pomeroy?
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.