Kent, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kent: 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
17 of 700 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kent compares with Washington
Kent against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kent stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kent | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 91% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Kent sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Kent: +103% yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 in the 2000s to 44 in the 2010s.
Overview
Kent has recorded 700 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 15 miles of Kent with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-167 (12), SR-99 (9) and SR-181 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Kent fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kent.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kent
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 17 |
| SR-167 | 12 |
| SR-99 | 9 |
| SR-181 | 7 |
| I-405 | 4 |
| SR-169 | 4 |
| SR-509 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| SR-516 | 3 |
| 70th Ave E | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kent) |
|---|---|
| Sr-167*019.00 | 16 |
| Sr-167*024.00 | 9 |
| Sr-167*021.00 | 9 |
| Sr-167*022.00 | 8 |
| Sr-167*020.00 | 7 |
| Sr-167*017.50 | 6 |
| Sr-167*017.00 | 6 |
| Sr-167*021.10 | 5 |
Kent at a glance
| Population | 136,588 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4,037 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kent 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 | 27 | — | 10.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | -19% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +103% | 7.2 |
| 2020s | 63 | +43% | 14.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Kent
How many truck accidents are there in Kent?
700 truck crashes have been reported in Kent since 2015, with 16 deaths and 118 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kent?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Kent since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kent?
Truck crashes in Kent peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kent?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Kent since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Kent compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kent, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kent?
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.