Kettle Falls, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kettle Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kettle Falls and Stevens County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stevens County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Stevens County: 22.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Stevens County has recorded 165 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Kettle Falls had 29 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Stevens County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (2.4%).
November through March accounts for 57.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kettle Falls since 2015 were spread across roads: US-395 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Kettle Falls fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stevens County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- 22.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Stevens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 2 |
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 |
Kettle Falls at a glance
| Population | 1,649 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,487 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99151) | $55,489 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99151) | $185,381 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kettle Falls
How many truck crashes happen in Kettle Falls?
Stevens County has had 165 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kettle Falls?
The worst month is December: 13.3% of truck crashes in Stevens County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kettle Falls?
Since 2015, Stevens County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kettle Falls compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 29.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stevens County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kettle Falls?
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.