Lynnwood, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lynnwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lynnwood 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.
The headline for Snohomish County: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 2.2% for Washington.
Overview
Police reported 1,445 crashes involving commercial trucks in Snohomish County since 2015: 279 people were injured and 53 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Lynnwood had 167 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Snohomish County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of Lynnwood with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. 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%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lynnwood fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 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
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 |
Lynnwood at a glance
| Population | 41,597 |
| Land area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Density | 5,281 per sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lynnwood
How common are truck crashes in Lynnwood?
Snohomish County has had 1,445 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 279 people and killing 53.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lynnwood?
SR-99 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lynnwood since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lynnwood?
Truck crashes in Snohomish County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lynnwood?
48 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Snohomish County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Lynnwood compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Snohomish County records 14.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lynnwood?
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.