La Conner, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Conner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Conner 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 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.
La Conner had 2 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
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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, SR-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-5 (3), CR-HIGGINS Airport Way (2) and 92 Ave Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for La Conner fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Skagit County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 4 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| CR-HIGGINS Airport Way | 2 |
| 92 Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-AULT Field Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Crescent Harbor Rd | 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 |
La Conner at a glance
| Population | 994 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,497 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98257) | $94,425 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98257) | $515,679 |
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 La Conner
How common are truck crashes in La Conner?
Skagit County has had 394 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in La Conner?
NHTSA data shows SR-20 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of La Conner since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in La Conner?
The worst month is July: 10.9% of truck crashes in Skagit County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in La Conner?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Skagit County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in La Conner compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 25.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Skagit County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in La Conner?
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.