Pend Oreille County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pend Oreille 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 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pend Oreille County compares with Washington
Pend Oreille County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pend Oreille County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pend Oreille County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.7% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.7% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 10.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Pend Oreille County sits below Washington on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pend Oreille County: 25.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 75 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pend Oreille County since 2015: 10 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 52.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Pend Oreille County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (2) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Pend Oreille County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 25.7% 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
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 Pend Oreille County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pend Oreille County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pend Oreille County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-20*411.10 | 3 |
| N State Ave/Pine St | 2 |
| Sr-2*317.00 | 2 |
| Sr-20*409.00 | 2 |
| Sr-20*415.00 | 2 |
| Sr-20*418.00 | 2 |
| County Road #35 | 1 |
| Flowery Trail Rd/Danforth Road | 1 |
Pend Oreille County at a glance
| Population | 14,332 |
| Land area | 1,400.2 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,983 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pend Oreille 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -18% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -9% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +53% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pend Oreille County
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Questions fleets ask about Pend Oreille County
How many truck crashes happen in Pend Oreille County?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pend Oreille County (10 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pend Oreille County?
February has the most truck crashes in Pend Oreille County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pend Oreille County?
Since 2015, Pend Oreille County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pend Oreille County compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pend Oreille County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pend Oreille 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.