Prescott, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prescott: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prescott 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Washington on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Walla Walla County has recorded 232 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Prescott since 2015; patterns below come from Walla Walla County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Prescott.
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 Prescott fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walla Walla County.
- 34.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 15.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Prescott at a glance
| Population | 364 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 912 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99348) | $79,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99348) | $247,218 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Prescott
How many truck crashes happen in Prescott?
Walla Walla County has had 232 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Prescott?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Walla Walla County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prescott?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Walla Walla County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Prescott compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walla Walla County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Prescott?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.