Porter, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Porter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Porter 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 |
Grays Harbor County sits below Washington on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Grays Harbor County: 7.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Grays Harbor County has recorded 240 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Porter since 2015; patterns below come from Grays Harbor County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.8% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Porter since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-8 (2), US-12 (2), CR-ELMA-HICKLIN Rd (1) and SR-108 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Porter fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-ELMA-HICKLIN Rd | 1 |
| SR-108 | 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 |
Porter at a glance
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Porter
How many truck crashes happen in Porter?
240 truck crashes have been reported in Grays Harbor County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 39 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Porter?
February has the most truck crashes in Grays Harbor County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Porter?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grays Harbor County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Porter compare with Washington?
Grays Harbor County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Porter?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.