Moses Lake North, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moses Lake North: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moses Lake North 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 has lower values than Washington for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grant County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
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.
Moses Lake North had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grant County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Moses Lake North since 2015: CR-RANDOLPH Rd Ne (1), CR-RD 3 Ne (1), CR-RD K Ne (1) and CR-RD N Ne (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 Moses Lake North fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.7% 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
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 |
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 |
Moses Lake North at a glance
| Land area | 5.7 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 78. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Moses Lake North
How many truck crashes happen in Moses Lake North?
852 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 57 deaths and 208 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Moses Lake North?
The worst month is October: 13.8% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Moses Lake North?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Grant County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Moses Lake North compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 70.8 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Moses Lake North?
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.