Sunland Estates, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sunland Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sunland Estates 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
Police reported 852 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 57 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sunland Estates 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%.
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
Within this area, SR-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-ROAD 5 Nw (1), I-90 (1) and SR-26 (1).
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 Sunland Estates fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-281; 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-281 | 2 |
| CR-ROAD 5 Nw | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Sunland Estates at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98824) | $44,028 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sunland Estates
How many truck accidents are there in Sunland Estates?
Grant County has had 852 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 57.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sunland Estates?
Since 2015, SR-281 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sunland Estates: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sunland Estates?
The worst month is October: 13.8% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sunland Estates?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Sunland Estates compare with Washington for truck crashes?
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 Sunland Estates?
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.