Klickitat County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Klickitat County: 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 303 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Klickitat County compares with Washington
Klickitat County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Klickitat County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Klickitat County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Klickitat County 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, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Klickitat County: 18.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 303 crashes involving commercial trucks in Klickitat County since 2015: 47 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 45.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Klickitat County is US-97, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-ALDERDALE Rd (1), CR-GLENWOOD Hwy (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Klickitat County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Klickitat County.
- Check whether your routes use US-97, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 18.4% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Klickitat County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Klickitat County) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 2 |
| CR-ALDERDALE Rd | 1 |
| CR-GLENWOOD Hwy | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Klickitat County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-97*001.00 | 6 |
| Sr-97*028.00 | 6 |
| Sr-97*002.00 | 5 |
| Sr-97*030.00 | 5 |
| Sr-14*101.44 | 4 |
| Sr-97*027.50 | 4 |
| Alderdale Rd/Sonova Rd | 3 |
| Sr-14*065.00 | 3 |
Klickitat County at a glance
| Population | 24,124 |
| Land area | 1,871.6 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,050 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Klickitat 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +17% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | -33% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Klickitat County
ZIP codes in Klickitat County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Klickitat County
How many truck accidents are there in Klickitat County?
303 truck crashes have been reported in Klickitat County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 47 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Klickitat County?
NHTSA data shows US-97 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Klickitat County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Klickitat County?
The worst month is January: 12.5% of truck crashes in Klickitat County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Klickitat County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Klickitat County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Klickitat County compare with Washington?
Klickitat County records 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Klickitat County?
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.