Fairchild AFB, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairchild AFB: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairchild AFB 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 |
Spokane County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Spokane County: 17.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks in Spokane County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 41 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Fairchild AFB since 2015; patterns below come from Spokane County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fairchild AFB since 2015: I-90 (3), US-2 (3), CR-N Wood Rd (1) and W Airport Dr (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Fairchild AFB fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Spokane County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| US-2 | 3 |
| CR-N Wood Rd | 1 |
| 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 |
Fairchild AFB at a glance
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99011) | $69,917 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairchild AFB
How many truck accidents are there in Fairchild AFB?
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Spokane County (200 injured, 41 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairchild AFB?
Truck crashes in Spokane County peak in December, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairchild AFB?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Spokane County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fairchild AFB compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Spokane County has 18.1 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fairchild AFB?
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.