Spokane Valley, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spokane Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Spokane Valley compares with Washington
Spokane Valley against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spokane Valley stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spokane Valley | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.0% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Spokane Valley is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Washington on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Spokane Valley at a glance: 16.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 243 crashes involving commercial trucks in Spokane Valley since 2015: 44 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Spokane Valley since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (7), SR-290 (7), US-2 (3), SR-206 (2) and CR-ARGONNE (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Spokane Valley fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spokane Valley.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- With 16.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Valley
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| SR-290 | 7 |
| US-2 | 3 |
| SR-206 | 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 Valley) |
|---|---|
| E Broadway Ave/N Thierman Rd | 3 |
| Sr-290*008.00 | 3 |
| Sr-290*005.81 | 3 |
| N Sullivan Rd/E Marietta Ave | 2 |
| Sr-290*011.54 | 2 |
| Sr-290*012.50 | 2 |
| Sr-290*010.02 | 2 |
| Sr-290*008.43 | 2 |
Spokane Valley at a glance
| Population | 108,267 |
| Land area | 37.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,870 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99216) | $74,278 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99216) | $372,143 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spokane Valley 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 | — | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | — | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +34% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +54% | 5.0 |
In the 2000s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Spokane Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Spokane Valley?
243 truck crashes have been reported in Spokane Valley since 2015, with 7 deaths and 44 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Spokane Valley?
Truck crashes in Spokane Valley peak in February, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Spokane Valley?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Spokane Valley since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Spokane Valley compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Spokane Valley has 19.4 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Spokane Valley?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.