Snoqualmie, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Snoqualmie: 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
3 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Snoqualmie compares with Washington
Snoqualmie against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Snoqualmie stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Snoqualmie | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 5.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Snoqualmie sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Snoqualmie: SR-18 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Snoqualmie since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Snoqualmie since 2015: 39 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
SR-18 leads within 10 miles of Snoqualmie with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-202 (2), CR-SE May Valley Rd (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Snoqualmie fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Snoqualmie.
- Look at alternatives to SR-18 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Snoqualmie
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 5 |
| SR-202 | 2 |
| CR-SE May Valley Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-203 | 1 |
| SR-900 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Snoqualmie) |
|---|---|
| Sr-18*026.30 | 15 |
| Sr-18*026.00 | 11 |
| Sr-18*027.00 | 10 |
| Sr-18*023.61 | 8 |
| Sr-18*024.00 | 6 |
| Sr-18*027.88 | 6 |
| Sr-18*027.80 | 5 |
| Sr-18*022.00 | 5 |
Snoqualmie at a glance
| Population | 13,748 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,913 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98024) | $160,641 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98024) | $1,125,371 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Snoqualmie 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 | 2 | — | 10.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +80% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +205% | 7.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +101% | 14.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.0 a year in 2016–19, 14.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Snoqualmie
How many truck crashes happen in Snoqualmie?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Snoqualmie (39 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Snoqualmie?
SR-18 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Snoqualmie since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Snoqualmie?
Truck crashes in Snoqualmie peak in June, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Snoqualmie?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Snoqualmie since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Snoqualmie compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Snoqualmie records 149.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Snoqualmie?
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.