Belfair, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belfair: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belfair and Mason County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mason County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with Washington
Mason County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.5 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Mason County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Mason County: 8.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 135 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mason County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Belfair since 2015, this page uses Mason County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
CR-NE Belfair Tahuya Rd leads within 10 miles of Belfair with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-118TH Ave Nw (1), SR-300 (1) and SR-302 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Belfair fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-NE Belfair Tahuya Rd; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-NE Belfair Tahuya Rd | 2 |
| CR-118TH Ave Nw | 1 |
| SR-300 | 1 |
| SR-302 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-101*329.00 | 3 |
| Sr-101*341.43 | 3 |
| Johns Prairie Rd Blk 1300 | 2 |
| Sr-101*319.70 | 2 |
| Sr-101*327.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*332.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*335.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*340.00 | 2 |
Belfair at a glance
| Land area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98528) | $91,058 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98528) | $429,848 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 11 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +16% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belfair
How common are truck crashes in Belfair?
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mason County (34 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Belfair?
CR-NE Belfair Tahuya Rd had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Belfair since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Belfair?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Mason County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Belfair?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Belfair compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 16.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mason County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Belfair?
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.