Oak Harbor, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Harbor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Harbor 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 |
Island County sits below Washington 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 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.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Oak Harbor since 2015, this page uses Island County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 15.2% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Oak Harbor is SR-20, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-AULT Field Rd (1) and CR-W Crescent Harbor Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Oak Harbor fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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-20 | 3 |
| 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 |
Oak Harbor at a glance
| Population | 24,163 |
| Land area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,501 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98277) | $83,253 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98277) | $499,374 |
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 Oak Harbor
How many truck accidents are there in Oak Harbor?
Island County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oak Harbor?
SR-20 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oak Harbor since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oak Harbor?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Island County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oak Harbor?
Since 2015, Island County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oak Harbor compare with Washington?
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 Oak Harbor?
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.