Cascade Valley, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cascade Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cascade Valley and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 852 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Washington
Grant County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.8 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.7% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Grant County sits below Washington on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grant County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Washington: 3.4).
Overview
Grant County has recorded 852 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 57 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cascade Valley since 2015, this page uses Grant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 13.7% 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 Cascade Valley since 2015: CR-RANDOLPH Rd Ne (1), CR-RD 3 Ne (1), CR-RD K Ne (1), CR-RD N Ne (1) and SR-17 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Cascade Valley fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 13.7% 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-RANDOLPH Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-RD 3 Ne | 1 |
| CR-RD K Ne | 1 |
| CR-RD N Ne | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-283*004.00 | 7 |
| Sr-26*007.00 | 6 |
| Rd N Ne/S Frontage Rd | 5 |
| Sr-243*001.00 | 5 |
| Sr-243*001.50 | 5 |
| Sr-28*022.30 | 5 |
| Road U Se/I-90 Off Ramp | 4 |
| Sr-17*050.00 | 4 |
Cascade Valley at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98837) | $74,586 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98837) | $298,415 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 39 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 39 | +1% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 64 | +63% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 78 | +23% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 78 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cascade Valley
How common are truck crashes in Cascade Valley?
Since 2015, 852 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (208 injured, 57 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cascade Valley?
October has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cascade Valley?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Cascade Valley compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 70.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cascade Valley?
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.