Conway, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Conway 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 sits below Washington on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Skagit County at a glance: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 2.2% in Washington.
Overview
Skagit County has recorded 394 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Conway had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Skagit County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-HIGGINS Airport Way (2), 92 Ave Nw (1) and N 18th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Conway fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| N 18th St | 1 |
| S Burlington Blvd | 1 |
| SR-532 | 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 |
Conway at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Conway
How common are truck crashes in Conway?
Skagit County has had 394 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Conway?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Conway: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Conway?
The worst month is July: 10.9% of truck crashes in Skagit County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Conway?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Skagit County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Conway compare with Washington?
Skagit County records 25.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Conway?
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.