Port Ludlow, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Port Ludlow: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Port Ludlow 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 worst month: 15.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Port Ludlow since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-104 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-3 (2), SR-19 (1) and SR-525 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Port Ludlow fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-104, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-525 | 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 Ludlow at a glance
| Land area | 11.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98365) | $98,776 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98365) | $673,207 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Port Ludlow
How many truck accidents are there in Port Ludlow?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (43 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Port Ludlow?
NHTSA data shows SR-104 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Port Ludlow since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Port Ludlow?
The worst month is February: 15.4% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Port Ludlow?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Port Ludlow compared with Washington?
Jefferson County records 34.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Port Ludlow?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.