Lincoln County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln 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
0 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Washington
Lincoln County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.8 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Washington for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lincoln County at a glance: 27.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
27.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Lincoln County happened on I-90 (2), US-2 (2), N 1st St (1) and SR-231 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Lincoln County.
Route planning tips for Lincoln County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| US-2 | 2 |
| N 1st St | 1 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 Mp 249.10 | 3 |
| Sr-174*033.00 | 2 |
| Sr-2*238.50 | 2 |
| Sr-231*001.00 | 2 |
| Sr-231*036.00 | 2 |
| Sr-28*128.40 | 2 |
| Bodeau Rd Blk 33000 | 1 |
| Broadway Avenue Blk 450 | 1 |
Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 11,862 |
| Land area | 2,310.6 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,987 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +54% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | +33% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 12 | +12% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln County
How many truck crashes happen in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County?
December has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lincoln County?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Lincoln County compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Lincoln County records 108.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln 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.