Auburn, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Auburn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 472 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Auburn compares with Washington
Auburn against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Auburn stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Auburn | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Auburn has lower values than Washington for on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Auburn: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Auburn per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (8.4 vs 4.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 472 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Auburn. They injured 85 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-167 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: I-5 (9), SR-99 (8) and SR-181 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Auburn fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Auburn.
- Look at alternatives to SR-167 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% 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 Auburn
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-167 | 12 |
| I-5 | 9 |
| SR-99 | 8 |
| SR-181 | 7 |
| SR-516 | 3 |
| 70th Ave E | 2 |
| SR-169 | 2 |
| SR-509 | 2 |
| 4th St Se | 1 |
| B St Nw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Auburn) |
|---|---|
| Sr-167*014.00 | 21 |
| Sr-18*003.00 | 15 |
| Sr-18*002.00 | 14 |
| Sr-18*004.00 | 13 |
| Sr-167*015.00 | 9 |
| Sr-18*002.68 | 7 |
| Sr-167*014.33 | 6 |
| Sr-167*014.35 | 6 |
Auburn at a glance
| Population | 85,513 |
| Land area | 29.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,891 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98002) | $78,684 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98002) | $340,227 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Auburn 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 | 15 | — | 10.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | +44% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 29 | +33% | 7.2 |
| 2020s | 48 | +65% | 14.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 10.0 a year in 2016–19 and 14.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Auburn
How many truck accidents are there in Auburn?
Auburn has had 472 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Auburn?
NHTSA data shows SR-167 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Auburn since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Auburn?
Truck crashes in Auburn peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Auburn?
Since 2015, Auburn has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Auburn compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Auburn has 47.7 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Auburn?
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.