Cheney, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cheney: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cheney and Spokane County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Spokane County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Spokane County compares with Washington
Spokane County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spokane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spokane County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.1 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.7% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Spokane County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Spokane County: 17.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks in Spokane County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 41 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 30 truck crashes reported in Cheney since 2015, this page uses Spokane County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come W Airport Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Cheney fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 29.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.7% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Spokane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| W Airport Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spokane County) |
|---|---|
| S Stevens St Blk 100 | 6 |
| Altamont/Main | 4 |
| Trent | 4 |
| E Broadway Ave/N Thierman Rd | 3 |
| I 90 Mp 270.00 | 3 |
| S Stevens Blk 100 | 3 |
| Sr-2*276.22 | 3 |
| Sr-290*005.81 | 3 |
Cheney at a glance
| Population | 12,700 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,925 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spokane 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 | 48 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 66 | +39% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 83 | +24% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 110 | +33% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 110 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cheney
How common are truck crashes in Cheney?
1,167 truck crashes have been reported in Spokane County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 200 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cheney?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cheney since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cheney?
December has the most truck crashes in Spokane County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cheney?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Spokane County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cheney compared with Washington?
Spokane County records 18.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cheney?
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.