Edison, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edison 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Skagit County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Skagit County. They injured 70 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Edison since 2015, this page uses Skagit County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: CR-HIGGINS Airport Way (2), CR-OLD Hwy 99 (1) and S Burlington Blvd (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 Edison 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Skagit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| CR-HIGGINS Airport Way | 2 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 99 | 1 |
| S Burlington Blvd | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
Edison at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98232) | $104,559 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98232) | $784,152 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edison
How many truck accidents are there in Edison?
394 truck crashes have been reported in Skagit County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 70 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Edison?
I-5 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Edison since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Edison?
July has the most truck crashes in Skagit County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Edison?
Since 2015, Skagit County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Edison compare with Washington for truck crashes?
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 Edison?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.