Langley, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Langley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Langley 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).
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Langley since 2015, this page uses Island County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Langley since 2015 were spread across roads: 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 Langley 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.
- 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 (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 |
Langley at a glance
| Population | 1,139 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98260) | $101,987 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98260) | $678,345 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Langley
How common are truck crashes in Langley?
Island County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Langley?
Truck crashes in Island County peak in February, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Langley?
Since 2015, Island County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Langley compared 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 Langley?
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.