Loon Lake, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loon Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loon Lake 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 |
It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Loon Lake since 2015, this page uses Stevens County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
22.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Loon Lake since 2015: US-395 (3) and SR-231 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Loon Lake fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stevens County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.9% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 3 |
| 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 |
Loon Lake at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99148) | $67,431 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99148) | $423,075 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loon Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Loon Lake?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 35 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Loon Lake?
December has the most truck crashes in Stevens County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Loon Lake?
Since 2015, Stevens County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Loon Lake compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Stevens County has 29.1 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Loon Lake?
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.