Aberdeen, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aberdeen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aberdeen and Grays Harbor County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grays Harbor County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 240 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grays Harbor County compares with Washington
Grays Harbor County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grays Harbor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grays Harbor County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.8% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Grays Harbor County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Grays Harbor County at a glance: 7.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 240 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grays Harbor County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
With 65 truck crashes reported in Aberdeen since 2015, this page uses Grays Harbor County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Aberdeen happened on US-12 (2) and US-101 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Aberdeen fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grays Harbor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-101 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grays Harbor County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-101*076.00 | 4 |
| Sr-101*134.00 | 4 |
| Sr-12*018.10 | 3 |
| Heron St/H St | 2 |
| Heron Street/G Street | 2 |
| Kirkpatrick Rd/Bunker Rd | 2 |
| Sr-101*070.50 | 2 |
| Sr-101*072.00 | 2 |
Aberdeen at a glance
| Population | 17,044 |
| Land area | 10.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,568 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98520) | $58,153 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98520) | $255,182 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grays Harbor 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 | 18 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 21 | +18% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | -5% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +20% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aberdeen
How many truck crashes happen in Aberdeen?
Since 2015, 240 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grays Harbor County (39 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Aberdeen?
Truck crashes in Grays Harbor County peak in February, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Aberdeen?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grays Harbor County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Aberdeen compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Grays Harbor County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Aberdeen?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.