Quincy, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Quincy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Quincy 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). Where it is 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.
With 117 truck crashes reported in Quincy since 2015, this page uses Grant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across 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
SR-28 leads within 10 miles of Quincy with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-281 (2), CR-ADAMS Rd N (1) and CR-N Frontage Rd W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Quincy fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-28; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-281 | 2 |
| CR-ADAMS Rd N | 1 |
| CR-N Frontage Rd W | 1 |
| CR-RD 9 Nw | 1 |
| CR-ROAD 5 Nw | 1 |
| SR-283 | 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 |
Quincy at a glance
| Population | 8,294 |
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,240 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98848) | $87,714 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98848) | $366,981 |
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 Quincy
How common are truck crashes in Quincy?
852 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 57 deaths and 208 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Quincy?
SR-28 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Quincy since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Quincy?
The worst month is October: 13.8% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Quincy?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Quincy compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 70.8 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Quincy?
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.