Lyman, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lyman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lyman 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Washington, Skagit County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Skagit County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 394 crashes involving commercial trucks in Skagit County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Lyman 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Lyman.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Lyman fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Skagit County.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Lyman at a glance
| Population | 422 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 629 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98263) | $133,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98263) | $450,379 |
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 Lyman
How many truck crashes happen in Lyman?
Skagit County has had 394 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyman?
The worst month is July: 10.9% of truck crashes in Skagit County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lyman?
Since 2015, Skagit County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lyman compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Skagit County has 25.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lyman?
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.