Lewis County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewis 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
8 of 716 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with Washington
Lewis County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Washington, Lewis County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Lewis County: 31.9% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 20.2% in Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 716 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lewis County. They injured 161 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 49.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
US-12 leads in Lewis County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-5 (4), CR-BUNKER Creek Rd (1) and CR-GORE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Lewis County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-12 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 6 |
| I-5 | 4 |
| CR-BUNKER Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-GORE Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Ave | 1 |
| SR-505 | 1 |
| SR-508 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| Bishop Rd Blk 1500 | 3 |
| Harrison Ave Blk 1000 | 3 |
| Harrison Ave Blk 900 | 3 |
| I 5 Mp 060.70 | 3 |
| Rush Rd Blk 1200 | 3 |
| Sr-12*095.00 | 3 |
| Sr-12*142.00 | 3 |
| Avery Rd W Blk 400 | 2 |
Lewis County at a glance
| Population | 87,049 |
| Land area | 2,402.8 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,295 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 38 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 48 | +27% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 57 | +17% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 60 | +5% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lewis County
ZIP codes in Lewis County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lewis County
How many truck accidents are there in Lewis County?
Since 2015, 716 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (161 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lewis County?
US-12 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lewis County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lewis County?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lewis County?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lewis County compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 70.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lewis County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lewis County?
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.