Suncrest, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Suncrest: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Suncrest 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
Spokane County has recorded 1,167 truck crashes since 2015, with 200 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Suncrest since 2015, this page uses Spokane County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Suncrest since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-N Wood Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (18% of them).
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Suncrest 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.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-N Wood Rd | 2 |
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 |
Suncrest at a glance
| Land area | 9.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99026) | $100,599 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99026) | $537,603 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 110. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Suncrest
How common are truck crashes in Suncrest?
Spokane County has had 1,167 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 200 people and killing 41.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Suncrest?
Truck crashes in Spokane County peak in December, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Suncrest?
Since 2015, Spokane County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Suncrest compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Spokane County records 18.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Suncrest?
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.