Granite Falls, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Granite Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Granite Falls 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 has lower values than Washington for 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.
Snohomish County at a glance: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 2.2% in Washington.
Overview
Snohomish County has recorded 1,445 truck crashes since 2015, with 279 people injured and 53 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 25 truck crashes reported in Granite Falls since 2015, this page uses Snohomish County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-92 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: 204th St Ne (1), CR-JORDAN Rd (1) and CR-N Lake Roesiger Rd (1).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Granite Falls fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-92 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 2 |
| 204th St Ne | 1 |
| CR-JORDAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Lake Roesiger Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Machias Rd | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 |
Granite Falls at a glance
| Population | 4,702 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,138 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98258) | $123,898 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98258) | $652,315 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 128 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Granite Falls
How many truck accidents are there in Granite Falls?
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 Granite Falls?
Since 2015, SR-92 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Granite Falls: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Granite Falls?
Truck crashes in Snohomish County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Granite Falls?
48 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Snohomish County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Granite Falls compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Snohomish County has 14.4 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Granite Falls?
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.