Tukwila, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tukwila: 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
5 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tukwila compares with Washington
Tukwila against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tukwila stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tukwila | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 6.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Washington, Tukwila is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Tukwila: 2.5× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Tukwila: 3.2 in 2016–19, 8.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Tukwila has recorded 397 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Tukwila with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-181 (7), I-405 (4) and SR-516 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Tukwila fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Tukwila
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 9 |
| SR-181 | 7 |
| I-405 | 4 |
| SR-516 | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| SR-167 | 2 |
| SR-509 | 2 |
| SR-900 | 2 |
| 1st Ave S | 1 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tukwila) |
|---|---|
| Sr-599*001.00 | 6 |
| Sr-599*000.10 | 3 |
| Sr-900*007.00 | 2 |
| Sr-518*002.09 | 2 |
| Sr-518*003.80 | 2 |
| S 200Th St Blk 6000 | 2 |
| Orillia Road South Blk 200 | 2 |
| Interurban Ave So Blk 14500 | 2 |
Tukwila at a glance
| Population | 21,636 |
| Land area | 9.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,356 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tukwila 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 | 32 | — | 10.3 |
| 2000s | 25 | -22% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 29 | +20% | 7.2 |
| 2020s | 36 | +24% | 14.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.0 a year in 2016–19, 14.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tukwila
How common are truck crashes in Tukwila?
397 truck crashes have been reported in Tukwila since 2015, with 11 deaths and 51 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tukwila?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tukwila: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tukwila?
The worst month is November: 10.8% of truck crashes in Tukwila happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tukwila?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Tukwila since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Tukwila compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Tukwila has 158.4 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tukwila?
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.