Sprague, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sprague: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sprague 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
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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 35 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
With 68 truck crashes reported in Sprague since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sprague since 2015: I-90 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Sprague fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
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 |
Sprague at a glance
| Population | 525 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 499 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99032) | $61,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99032) | $181,871 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sprague
How common are truck crashes in Sprague?
Lincoln County has had 153 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sprague?
December has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sprague?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Sprague compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 108.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sprague?
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.