Skamania County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Skamania County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Skamania County compares with Washington
Skamania County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Skamania County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Skamania County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Skamania County sits below Washington on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Skamania County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 85 crashes involving commercial trucks in Skamania County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-CURLY Creek Rd (1) and Usfs 5603 Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Skamania County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Skamania County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Skamania County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-14 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 Skamania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Skamania County) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 4 |
| CR-CURLY Creek Rd | 1 |
| Usfs 5603 Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Skamania County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-14*023.40 | 3 |
| Sr-14*045.00 | 3 |
| Sr-14*022.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*024.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*024.50 | 2 |
| Sr-14*028.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*036.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*054.80 | 2 |
Skamania County at a glance
| Population | 12,660 |
| Land area | 1,658.3 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,507 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Skamania 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 | 10 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | -14% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -23% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Skamania County
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Questions fleets ask about Skamania County
How many truck accidents are there in Skamania County?
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Skamania County (12 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Skamania County?
NHTSA data shows SR-14 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Skamania County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Skamania County?
Truck crashes in Skamania County peak in June, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Skamania County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Skamania County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Skamania County compare with Washington?
Skamania County records 58.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Skamania County?
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.