Tumwater, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tumwater: 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
1 of 301 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tumwater compares with Washington
Tumwater against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tumwater stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tumwater | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.2% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Washington, Tumwater is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Tumwater: 1 in 286 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.2% for Washington.
Overview
Tumwater has recorded 301 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Tumwater with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-93RD Ave Se (1), CR-OLD Highway 99 (1) and CR-RAINER Rd Se (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Tumwater fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tumwater
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 8 |
| CR-93RD Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-OLD Highway 99 | 1 |
| CR-RAINER Rd Se | 1 |
| Martin Way E | 1 |
| Mu-Willamette Dr Ne | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tumwater) |
|---|---|
| I-5 Mp 104.40 | 5 |
| Sr-121*007.00 | 4 |
| Tumwater Blvd Sw Blk 800 | 2 |
| I-5 Mp 104.20 | 2 |
| I-5 Mp 104.30 | 2 |
| I 5 Mp 105.50 | 2 |
| I-5 Mp 102.80 | 2 |
| I-5 Mp 103.80 | 2 |
Tumwater at a glance
| Population | 27,826 |
| Land area | 17.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,568 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tumwater 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 | 10 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 21 | +108% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 21 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 27 | +29% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tumwater
How many truck accidents are there in Tumwater?
301 truck crashes have been reported in Tumwater since 2015, with 10 deaths and 46 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tumwater?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tumwater since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tumwater?
Truck crashes in Tumwater peak in October, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tumwater?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Tumwater since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Tumwater compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 93.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tumwater, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tumwater?
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.