Roosevelt, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roosevelt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roosevelt and Klickitat County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Klickitat County numbers.
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 has lower values than Washington for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Klickitat County: 18.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Klickitat County has recorded 303 truck crashes since 2015, with 47 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Roosevelt since 2015, this page uses Klickitat County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Roosevelt since 2015: I-84 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Roosevelt fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Klickitat County.
- With 18.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Klickitat County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 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 |
Roosevelt at a glance
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99356) | $55,750 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 21 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roosevelt
How many truck accidents are there in Roosevelt?
Klickitat County has had 303 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 47 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Roosevelt?
January has the most truck crashes in Klickitat County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Roosevelt?
Since 2015, Klickitat County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Roosevelt compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Klickitat County has 106.3 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roosevelt?
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.