Stevens County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stevens County: 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
5 of 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stevens County compares with Washington
Stevens County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stevens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stevens County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.1 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 26.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Stevens County at a glance: 22.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 165 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stevens County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.3% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 22.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Stevens County is US-395, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Stevens County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-395; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- With 22.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stevens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stevens County) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 4 |
| SR-231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stevens County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-395*233.00 | 4 |
| Sr-395*193.00 | 3 |
| Sr-395*195.00 | 3 |
| Sr-231 Mp 057.75 | 2 |
| Sr-231*050.03 | 2 |
| Sr-25*066.00 | 2 |
| Sr-25*100.00 | 2 |
| Sr-25*109.00 | 2 |
Stevens County at a glance
| Population | 49,015 |
| Land area | 2,477.1 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,931 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stevens 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 | 13 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +8% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | -4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | +12% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stevens County
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Questions fleets ask about Stevens County
How common are truck crashes in Stevens County?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 35 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Stevens County?
US-395 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Stevens County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stevens County?
Truck crashes in Stevens County peak in December, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stevens County?
Since 2015, Stevens County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Stevens County compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Stevens County records 29.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stevens County?
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.