Clinton, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton and Island County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Island County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Island County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 66 crashes involving commercial trucks in Island County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
Clinton had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Island County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (15.2%).
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, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: Mu-41st St (1), SR-525 (1) and SR-529 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Clinton fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Island County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| Mu-41st St | 1 |
| SR-525 | 1 |
| SR-529 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 |
Clinton at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98236) | $94,362 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98236) | $673,873 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton
How many truck accidents are there in Clinton?
Island County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clinton?
I-5 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clinton?
Truck crashes in Island County peak in February, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clinton?
Since 2015, Island County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Clinton compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Island County records 6.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clinton?
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.