Touchet, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Touchet: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Touchet 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 |
Compared with Washington, Walla Walla County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Walla Walla County at a glance: 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 Touchet since 2015, this page uses Walla Walla County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Touchet happened on US-12 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Touchet 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.
- 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 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 |
Touchet at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99360) | $93,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99360) | $468,584 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Touchet
How common are truck crashes in Touchet?
232 truck crashes have been reported in Walla Walla County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 33 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Touchet?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Walla Walla County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Touchet?
Since 2015, Walla Walla County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Touchet compare with Washington for truck crashes?
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 Touchet?
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.