Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Port Hadlock-Irondale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Port Hadlock-Irondale and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Washington
Jefferson County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.5 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Washington for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jefferson County: February 15.4% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Port Hadlock-Irondale since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Port Hadlock-Irondale happened on SR-20 (2), SR-19 (1) and US-101 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Port Hadlock-Irondale fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| US-101 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-104*008.00 | 3 |
| Sr-20*006.25 | 3 |
| Sr-101*176.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*280.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*293.10 | 2 |
| Sr-101*301.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*311.00 | 2 |
| Sr-104*013.76 | 2 |
Port Hadlock-Irondale at a glance
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98339) | $77,778 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98339) | $409,325 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +27% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 9 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +27% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Port Hadlock-Irondale
How many truck accidents are there in Port Hadlock-Irondale?
Jefferson County has had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Port Hadlock-Irondale?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in February, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Port Hadlock-Irondale?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Port Hadlock-Irondale compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 34.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Port Hadlock-Irondale?
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.