Deep River, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deep River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deep River and Pacific County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pacific County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pacific County compares with Washington
Pacific County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pacific County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pacific County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.5 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Pacific County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Pacific County: 7.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Washington: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pacific County. They injured 7 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Deep River since 2015, this page uses Pacific County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Deep River since 2015 were spread across roads: US-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Deep River fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pacific County.
- 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 Pacific 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 (Pacific County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-101*015.50 | 2 |
| Sr-6*021.70 | 2 |
| Bolstad Avenue Blk 401 | 1 |
| Ferry St Blk 200 | 1 |
| Pande Mainline/Green Creek Rd | 1 |
| Pioneer Rd/Sandridge Rd | 1 |
| Ridge Ave Blk 2550 | 1 |
| Sid Snyder Drive E/Washington Avenue | 1 |
Deep River at a glance
| Land area | 13.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98638) | $63,664 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98638) | $361,185 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pacific 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 6 | +30% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -48% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deep River
How many truck accidents are there in Deep River?
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pacific County (7 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Deep River?
April has the most truck crashes in Pacific County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Deep River?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pacific County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Deep River compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Pacific County has 19.5 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Deep River?
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.