Quilcene, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Quilcene: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Quilcene 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 |
Compared with Washington, Jefferson County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Quilcene since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Quilcene since 2015: US-101 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Quilcene fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Quilcene at a glance
| Land area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98376) | $57,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98376) | $360,783 |
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 Quilcene
How many truck crashes happen in Quilcene?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 43 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Quilcene?
The worst month is February: 15.4% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Quilcene?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Quilcene compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 34.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Quilcene?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.