Carnation, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carnation: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carnation and King County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use King County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How King County compares with Washington
King County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.1 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Washington, King County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
King County at a glance: 4.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
King County has recorded 6,019 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,063 people injured and 156 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Carnation since 2015, this page uses King County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carnation since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-202 (2), SR-203 (2) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 180 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.6 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Carnation fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 King County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-202 | 2 |
| SR-203 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-167*026.00 | 24 |
| Sr-167*024.00 | 23 |
| Sr-167*014.00 | 22 |
| Sr-18*026.30 | 19 |
| Sr-167*019.00 | 18 |
| Sr-18*002.00 | 18 |
| Sr-18*001.00 | 17 |
| Sr-18*003.00 | 16 |
Carnation at a glance
| Population | 2,279 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,968 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98014) | $164,306 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98014) | $942,993 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King 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 | 330 | — | 10.3 |
| 2000s | 344 | +4% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 451 | +31% | 7.2 |
| 2020s | 523 | +16% | 14.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 330 to 523. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Carnation
How many truck crashes happen in Carnation?
King County has had 6,019 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,063 people and killing 156.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carnation?
Truck crashes in King County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Carnation?
180 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in King County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Carnation compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, King County has 22.1 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Carnation?
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.