Freeland, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freeland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freeland 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 runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Island County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 2.2% in 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.
Freeland 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
Truck crashes peak in February (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Freeland since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-525 (1).
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 Freeland fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Freeland at a glance
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98249) | $99,519 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98249) | $633,317 |
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. 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 Freeland
How many truck crashes happen in Freeland?
66 truck crashes have been reported in Island County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 12 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Freeland?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Island County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Freeland?
Since 2015, Island County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Freeland compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 6.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Island County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Freeland?
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.