Almira, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Almira: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Almira and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Washington, Lincoln County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lincoln County: 27.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 35 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Almira had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lincoln County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Almira.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Almira fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- With 27.5% 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Almira at a glance
| Population | 328 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 639 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99103) | $53,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99103) | $238,423 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Almira
How common are truck crashes in Almira?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (35 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Almira?
The worst month is December: 13.7% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Almira?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Almira compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 108.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Almira?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.