Spangle, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spangle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spangle 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.
The headline for Spokane County: 17.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Spokane County has recorded 1,167 truck crashes since 2015, with 200 people injured and 41 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Spangle had 11 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
Truck crashes peak in December (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Spangle happened on US-195 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Washington: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (18%).
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Spangle fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spokane County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 29.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 17.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-195 | 4 |
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 |
Spangle at a glance
| Population | 278 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 797 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99031) | $98,182 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99031) | $450,612 |
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 Spangle
How many truck crashes happen in Spangle?
1,167 truck crashes have been reported in Spokane County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 200 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Spangle?
Truck crashes in Spokane County peak in December, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Spangle?
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 Spangle compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 18.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spokane County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Spangle?
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.