Kenmore, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kenmore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kenmore 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 |
King County has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Washington on garbage-truck share.
The headline for King County: 4.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
King County has recorded 6,019 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,063 people injured and 156 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Kenmore since 2015, this page uses King County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Kenmore happened on I-5 (5), SR-99 (5), I-405 (3), 30th Ave (1) and CR-AVONDALE Rd Ne (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 180 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kenmore 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) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| SR-99 | 5 |
| I-405 | 3 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| CR-AVONDALE Rd Ne | 1 |
| Mu-Queen Anne Ave N | 1 |
| Ne 130th St | 1 |
| Ne 175th St | 1 |
| Ne 28th St | 1 |
| SR-104 | 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 |
Kenmore at a glance
| Population | 24,166 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,927 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98028) | $139,764 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98028) | $919,159 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 330 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 523. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Kenmore
How many truck accidents are there in Kenmore?
6,019 truck crashes have been reported in King County since 2015, with 156 deaths and 1,063 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kenmore?
Truck crashes in King County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kenmore?
Garbage trucks were involved in 180 reported crashes in King County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does Kenmore compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, King County has 22.1 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kenmore?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.