Brier, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brier: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brier and Snohomish County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Snohomish County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Snohomish County compares with Washington
Snohomish County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Snohomish County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Snohomish County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Snohomish County: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 2.2% for Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,445 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Snohomish County. They injured 279 people and killed 53.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Brier since 2015; patterns below come from Snohomish County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-405 (3), I-5 (3) and Ne 130th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
48 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Brier fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-99, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Snohomish County.
- 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 Snohomish County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 4 |
| I-405 | 3 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| Ne 130th St | 1 |
| Ne 175th St | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Snohomish County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-9*000.20 | 4 |
| 84Th St Ne Blk 12300 | 3 |
| Hardeson Rd/Shuksan Way | 3 |
| I-405 Mp 025.00 | 3 |
| Sr-2*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-530*016.95 | 3 |
| Sr-530*019.71 | 3 |
| Sr-532*006.45 | 3 |
Brier at a glance
| Population | 6,603 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,007 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98036) | $88,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98036) | $756,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Snohomish 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 | 78 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 95 | +22% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 111 | +17% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 128 | +15% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 128. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brier
How many truck accidents are there in Brier?
Snohomish County has had 1,445 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 279 people and killing 53.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Brier?
SR-99 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brier since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brier?
Truck crashes in Snohomish County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brier?
Garbage trucks were involved in 48 reported crashes in Snohomish County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Brier compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Snohomish County has 14.4 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brier?
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.