Nisqually Indian Community, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nisqually Indian Community: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nisqually Indian Community and Thurston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Thurston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 898 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Thurston County compares with Washington
Thurston County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Thurston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Thurston County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.0 | 25.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Thurston County sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Washington on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Nisqually Indian Community: I-5 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Nisqually Indian Community.
Overview
Thurston County has recorded 898 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Nisqually Indian Community since 2015, this page uses Thurston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Nisqually Indian Community is I-5, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-RAINER Rd Se (1), Martin Way E (1) and Mu-Willamette Dr Ne (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Nisqually Indian Community fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Thurston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 9 |
| CR-RAINER Rd Se | 1 |
| Martin Way E | 1 |
| Mu-Willamette Dr Ne | 1 |
| SR-507 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Thurston County) |
|---|---|
| Mullen Rd Se Blk 8100 | 11 |
| I-5 Mp 104.40 | 5 |
| Sr-101*367.00 | 5 |
| Mullen Rd Blk 8100 | 4 |
| Sr-101*362.00 | 4 |
| Sr-12*046.00 | 4 |
| Sr-121*007.00 | 4 |
| Martin Way E Blk 4700 | 3 |
Nisqually Indian Community at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98513) | $113,053 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98513) | $469,460 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Thurston 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 | 35 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 56 | +58% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 64 | +15% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 79 | +24% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 79. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nisqually Indian Community
How common are truck crashes in Nisqually Indian Community?
Since 2015, 898 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Thurston County (138 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Nisqually Indian Community?
I-5 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Nisqually Indian Community since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Nisqually Indian Community?
October has the most truck crashes in Thurston County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nisqually Indian Community?
Since 2015, Thurston County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Nisqually Indian Community compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Thurston County has 25.0 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nisqually Indian Community?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.