Fife, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fife: 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
4 of 435 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fife compares with Washington
Fife against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fife stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fife | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 334.0 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 12.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 65% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Fife has lower values than Washington for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Fife: 1 in 135 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Washington.
Overview
Fife has recorded 435 truck crashes since 2015, with 78 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fife is I-5, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-167 (10), SR-99 (6) and 70th Ave E (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Fife fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fife
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 16 |
| SR-167 | 10 |
| SR-99 | 6 |
| 70th Ave E | 2 |
| SR-161 | 2 |
| SR-509 | 2 |
| SR-512 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| 4th St Se | 1 |
| B St Nw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fife) |
|---|---|
| Port Of Tacoma Rd E Blk 1600 | 6 |
| 54Th Ave | 6 |
| Pacific Hwy E Blk 5400 | 5 |
| 54Th Ave E Blk 1600 | 5 |
| 12Th Street East Blk 3300 | 4 |
| Pacific Highway E Blk 5400 | 4 |
| Port Of Tacoma Rd | 4 |
| Pacific Hwy E Blk 5700 | 4 |
Fife at a glance
| Population | 11,077 |
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,899 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98424) | $94,122 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98424) | $557,044 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fife 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 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +62% | 5.4 |
| 2010s | 28 | +207% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 41 | +49% | 8.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 41 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 7.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fife
How many truck accidents are there in Fife?
Since 2015, 435 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fife (78 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fife?
I-5 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fife since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fife?
January has the most truck crashes in Fife, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fife?
Since 2015, Fife has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fife compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 334.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fife, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fife?
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.