Dixie, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dixie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dixie and Walla Walla County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Walla Walla County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walla Walla County compares with Washington
Walla Walla County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walla Walla County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walla Walla County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.1% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Walla Walla County has lower values than Washington for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Walla Walla County: 15.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Police reported 232 crashes involving commercial trucks in Walla Walla County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dixie since 2015, this page uses Walla Walla County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dixie since 2015: US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Dixie fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.1% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- 15.9% 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 Walla Walla County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walla Walla County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-12*301.00 | 4 |
| Sr-730*003.00 | 4 |
| Sr-12*307.00 | 3 |
| Sr-12*314.00 | 3 |
| Sr-730*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-730*005.00 | 3 |
| Sr 12 Mp 314.30 | 2 |
| Sr-12 Mp 251.33 | 2 |
Dixie at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 99329) | $281,011 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walla Walla 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 | 15 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | +2% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | +16% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dixie
How common are truck crashes in Dixie?
232 truck crashes have been reported in Walla Walla County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dixie?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Walla Walla County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dixie?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Walla Walla County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dixie compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Walla Walla County has 32.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dixie?
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.