Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Otis Orchards-East Farms: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Otis Orchards-East Farms 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.
Spokane County at a glance: 17.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Spokane County. They injured 200 people and killed 41.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Otis Orchards-East Farms had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Spokane County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
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 (6). After it: I-90 (3), CR-ARGONNE (1) and Pleasant View Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Their busiest month is January, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.2, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Otis Orchards-East Farms fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-290 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- 17.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-290 | 6 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| CR-ARGONNE | 1 |
| Pleasant View Rd | 1 |
| Prairie Ave | 1 |
| SR-206 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 |
Otis Orchards-East Farms at a glance
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99027) | $74,718 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99027) | $432,561 |
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 Otis Orchards-East Farms
How many truck crashes happen in Otis Orchards-East Farms?
Spokane County has had 1,167 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 200 people and killing 41.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Otis Orchards-East Farms?
NHTSA data shows SR-290 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Otis Orchards-East Farms since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Otis Orchards-East Farms?
December has the most truck crashes in Spokane County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Otis Orchards-East Farms?
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 Otis Orchards-East Farms compared with Washington?
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 Otis Orchards-East Farms?
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.