Big Lake, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Lake and Skagit County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Skagit County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Skagit County compares with Washington
Skagit County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Skagit County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Skagit County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Skagit County has lower values than Washington for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Skagit County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Washington.
Overview
Skagit County has recorded 394 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Big Lake since 2015, this page uses Skagit County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-HIGGINS Airport Way (2), 92 Ave Nw (1) and CR-OLD Hwy 99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Big Lake fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Skagit County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Skagit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 3 |
| CR-HIGGINS Airport Way | 2 |
| 92 Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 99 | 1 |
| N 18th St | 1 |
| S Burlington Blvd | 1 |
| SR-536 | 1 |
| Wylie Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Skagit County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Sr-20*048.00 | 3 |
| Cedardale Rd Blk 20000 | 2 |
| Cook Rd | 2 |
| Cook Rd/I-5 | 2 |
| I-5 Mp 228.30 | 2 |
| I-5 Mp 240.00 | 2 |
| Josh Wilson Rd/Pulver Rd | 2 |
Big Lake at a glance
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98235) | $63,307 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98235) | $526,563 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Skagit 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 | 18 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 25 | +36% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 31 | +26% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | +7% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Lake
How many truck accidents are there in Big Lake?
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Skagit County (70 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Big Lake?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Lake since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Big Lake?
Truck crashes in Skagit County peak in July, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Big Lake?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Skagit County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Big Lake compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Skagit County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Big Lake?
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.