North Bend, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Bend: 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
1 of 325 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How North Bend compares with Washington
North Bend against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where North Bend stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | North Bend | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 336.9 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 13.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 42.3% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 39.4% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
North Bend sits below Washington on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for North Bend: 36.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in North Bend. They injured 57 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 17.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 56.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
SR-18 leads within 10 miles of North Bend with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (3) and SR-203 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for North Bend fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 36.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in North Bend
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-203 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (North Bend) |
|---|---|
| Sr-18*023.61 | 2 |
| 468Th Ave Se Blk 14400 | 1 |
| 468Th Ave Se/Se North Bend Way | 1 |
| Ave Se Blk 15400 | 1 |
| Sr-18*025.11 | 1 |
| Sr-18*027.82 | 1 |
| Sr-18*027.90 | 1 |
| Th Ave Se Blk 034.67 | 1 |
North Bend at a glance
| Population | 8,553 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,967 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98045) | $175,765 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98045) | $931,155 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in North Bend 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 | 23 | — | 10.3 |
| 2000s | 23 | -1% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 22 | -5% | 7.2 |
| 2020s | 33 | +51% | 14.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 North Bend
How many truck crashes happen in North Bend?
325 truck crashes have been reported in North Bend since 2015, with 12 deaths and 57 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in North Bend?
SR-18 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Bend since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Bend?
Truck crashes in North Bend peak in December, with 17.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Bend?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in North Bend since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in North Bend compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 336.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in North Bend, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in North Bend?
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.