Island County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Island County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Island County compares with Washington
Island County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Island County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Island County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 6.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 76% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Island County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Island County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 2.2% in Washington.
Overview
Island County has recorded 66 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 15.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-AULT Field Rd (1), CR-W Crescent Harbor Rd (1) and SR-525 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Island County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Island County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Island County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 3 |
| CR-AULT Field Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Crescent Harbor Rd | 1 |
| SR-525 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Island County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-525 Mp 018.00 | 2 |
| 8Th Ave/Puffin St | 1 |
| Ault Field Rd/Goldie Rd | 1 |
| Deer Lake Rd Blk 4388 | 1 |
| E Sleeper Rd Blk 380 | 1 |
| East Camano Rd/Camano Hill Rd | 1 |
| Elger Bay Rd Blk 1990 | 1 |
| Ewing Rd Blk 3470 | 1 |
Island County at a glance
| Population | 86,478 |
| Land area | 208.5 sq mi |
| Density | 415 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $91,122 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Island 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +31% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Island County
ZIP codes in Island County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Island County
How many truck accidents are there in Island County?
66 truck crashes have been reported in Island County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 12 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Island County?
SR-20 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Island County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Island County?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Island County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Island County?
Since 2015, Island County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Island County compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Island County has 6.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Island County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.