Fords Prairie, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fords Prairie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fords Prairie and Lewis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lewis County numbers.
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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lewis County at a glance: 31.9% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 20.2% in Washington.
Overview
Lewis County has recorded 716 truck crashes since 2015, with 161 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Fords Prairie since 2015; patterns below come from Lewis County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fords Prairie is I-5, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-BUNKER Creek Rd (1), CR-HARRISON Ave (1) and CR-OLD Hwy 99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Fords Prairie fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| CR-BUNKER Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Ave | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 99 | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 99 Sw | 1 |
| US-12 | 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 |
Fords Prairie at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fords Prairie
How common are truck crashes in Fords Prairie?
716 truck crashes have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 161 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fords Prairie?
I-5 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fords Prairie since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fords Prairie?
Truck crashes in Lewis County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fords Prairie?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fords Prairie 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 Fords Prairie?
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.