Cathcart, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cathcart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cathcart 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.
The headline for Snohomish County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 2.2% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 1,445 crashes involving commercial trucks in Snohomish County since 2015: 279 people were injured and 53 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cathcart since 2015, this page uses Snohomish County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
I-405 leads within 10 miles of Cathcart with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-203 (2), SR-9 (2) and US-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 48 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Cathcart fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-405; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-405 | 3 |
| SR-203 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| US-2 | 2 |
| CR-AVONDALE Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-S Machias Rd | 1 |
| Chain Lake Rd | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| Mu-41st St | 1 |
| Ne 175th St | 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 |
Cathcart at a glance
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98296) | $177,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98296) | $926,996 |
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 Cathcart
How many truck crashes happen in Cathcart?
1,445 truck crashes have been reported in Snohomish County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 279 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cathcart?
I-405 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cathcart since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cathcart?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Snohomish County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cathcart?
Since 2015, Snohomish County has reported 48 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cathcart compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Snohomish County has 14.4 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cathcart?
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.