Coupeville, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coupeville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coupeville 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Island County at a glance: 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.
Coupeville had 15 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
The worst month is February with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 15.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Coupeville happened on SR-20 (2), CR-AULT Field Rd (1) and CR-W Crescent Harbor Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Coupeville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Island County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 2 |
| CR-AULT Field Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Crescent Harbor Rd | 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 |
Coupeville at a glance
| Population | 1,935 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,524 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98239) | $92,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98239) | $599,204 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coupeville
How common are truck crashes in Coupeville?
Island County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coupeville?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Island County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Coupeville?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Island County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coupeville compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 6.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Island County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Coupeville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.