Okanogan County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Okanogan 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
3 of 82 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Okanogan County compares with Washington
Okanogan County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Okanogan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Okanogan County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 15.8 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Okanogan County has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Okanogan County: 10.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Washington.
Overview
Okanogan County has recorded 82 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 15.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Road surface: 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Okanogan County is US-97, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-FS Road 5550 (1), CR-OMAK-RIVERSIDE E Rd (1) and CR-ROBINSON Canyon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Okanogan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-97, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 14.1% 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
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 Okanogan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Okanogan County) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 2 |
| CR-FS Road 5550 | 1 |
| CR-OMAK-RIVERSIDE E Rd | 1 |
| CR-ROBINSON Canyon Rd | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
| Warren Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Okanogan County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-97*292.32 | 3 |
| Old Highway 97 | 2 |
| Sr-153*008.86 | 2 |
| Sr-155*056.00 | 2 |
| Sr-97*260.00 | 2 |
| Sr-97*267.90 | 2 |
| Sr-97*278.00 | 2 |
| Sr-97*292.30 | 2 |
Okanogan County at a glance
| Population | 44,942 |
| Land area | 5,266.2 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,793 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Okanogan 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 | 10 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 6 | -25% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Okanogan County
ZIP codes in Okanogan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Okanogan County
How many truck accidents are there in Okanogan County?
82 truck crashes have been reported in Okanogan County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 24 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Okanogan County?
US-97 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Okanogan County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Okanogan County?
July has the most truck crashes in Okanogan County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Okanogan County?
Since 2015, Okanogan County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Okanogan County compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Okanogan County has 15.8 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Okanogan 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.