Bellevue, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bellevue: 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
8 of 332 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bellevue compares with Washington
Bellevue against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bellevue stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bellevue | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.0 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.8% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Bellevue has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Bellevue: I-5 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Bellevue since 2015.
Overview
Bellevue has recorded 332 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Bellevue is I-5, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-405 (7), SR-181 (6) and SR-99 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Bellevue fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bellevue
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 12 |
| I-405 | 7 |
| SR-181 | 6 |
| SR-99 | 6 |
| SR-18 | 5 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-202 | 2 |
| SR-203 | 2 |
| SR-509 | 2 |
| SR-900 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bellevue) |
|---|---|
| I-405 Mp 012.10 | 2 |
| 148Th Ave Se Blk 1800 | 2 |
| 148Th Ave Ne | 2 |
| Lakemont Blvd Se Blk 4500 | 2 |
| I-90 Mp 010.50 | 2 |
| Sr-520*005.00 | 2 |
| Sr-520*007.54 | 2 |
| Sr-520*009.00 | 2 |
Bellevue at a glance
| Population | 154,377 |
| Land area | 33.5 sq mi |
| Density | 4,613 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98007) | $131,109 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98007) | $1,004,489 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bellevue 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 | 20 | — | 10.3 |
| 2000s | 20 | +1% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 32 | +64% | 7.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | -28% | 14.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 10.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 14.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bellevue
How many truck crashes happen in Bellevue?
332 truck crashes have been reported in Bellevue since 2015, with 3 deaths and 45 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bellevue?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Bellevue since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bellevue?
August has the most truck crashes in Bellevue, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bellevue?
Since 2015, Bellevue has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bellevue compare with Washington?
Bellevue records 18.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bellevue?
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.