Millwood, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Millwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Millwood 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 has lower values than Washington for 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.
Spokane County at a glance: 17.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in 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 5 truck crashes were reported in Millwood since 2015; patterns below come from Spokane County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Road surface: 17.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-290 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-90 (4), SR-206 (2) and US-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.2, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Millwood fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-290; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- With 17.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Spokane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-290 | 7 |
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-206 | 2 |
| US-2 | 2 |
| CR-ARGONNE | 1 |
| E Broadway Ave | 1 |
| Mu-E Bigelow Gulch Rd | 1 |
| Mu-E Hartson Ave | 1 |
| Mu-E Nebraska Ave | 1 |
| Mu-E Sprague Ave | 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 |
Millwood at a glance
| Population | 1,841 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,645 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99212) | $67,049 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99212) | $360,744 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Millwood
How many truck crashes happen in Millwood?
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 Millwood?
SR-290 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Millwood since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Millwood?
The worst month is December: 11.3% of truck crashes in Spokane County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Millwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Spokane County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Millwood compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 18.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spokane County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Millwood?
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.