Hoodsport, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hoodsport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hoodsport 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 |
Compared with Washington, Mason County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Mason County: 8.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Washington: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 135 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mason County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
Hoodsport had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mason County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hoodsport since 2015: US-101 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Hoodsport fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County.
- 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
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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 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 |
Hoodsport at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98592) | $138,370 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98592) | $507,403 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hoodsport
How many truck accidents are there in Hoodsport?
135 truck crashes have been reported in Mason County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 34 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hoodsport?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Mason County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hoodsport?
Since 2015, Mason County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hoodsport compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Mason County has 16.5 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hoodsport?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.